Russian attack on Poltava Oblast: two killed, number injured rises to 13

Olha Hlushchenko — 21 June, 07:56
Russian attack on Poltava Oblast: two killed, number injured rises to 13
A firefighter. Stock photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Two people were killed in a Russian attack on the Poltava district on Saturday 20 June, and the number of those injured has risen to 13, including six children.

Source: Vitalii Diakivnych, Head of Poltava Oblast Military Administration

Details: Diakivnych reported that the premises of two businesses were struck as a result of the Russian attack on the Poltava district.

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Quote: "Buildings belonging to the businesses, vehicles and nearby houses were damaged. The number of those injured has risen to 13, including six children.

Sadly, a body was found under the rubble. Another person died in hospital."

Details: The administration added that the attack caused an emergency power outage. Power engineers are working to resume electricity supplies.

Background: Earlier reports indicated that four children and five adults had been injured in the Russian attack on Poltava on Saturday.

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