Russian missile strike kills 41 at Ukrainian military institute

Financial Times September 3, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: A Russian missile strike on a military institute in Poltava, Ukraine, has resulted in at least 41 deaths and 180 injuries. The attack, which occurred on September 3, 2024, involved two ballistic missiles hitting the educational facility and a nearby hospital. This incident marks one of the deadliest assaults since the invasion began in February 2022, with significant damage reported to surrounding buildings.

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