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Russian missile strike kills 50 at Ukrainian military institute

rnz.co.nz — September 3, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: A Russian missile strike on a military institute in Poltava, Ukraine, killed at least 50 people and injured 271, marking the deadliest attack of the year. The assault occurred during classes, with reports indicating that military personnel were among the victims. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 15 individuals possibly trapped under rubble. This incident follows an increase in missile attacks as the conflict escalates.

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    Russian missile attack in Poltava kills over 50 (abc13.com)
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    Russian missile attack in Poltava kills over 50 (abc30.com)
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    Russian missiles kill 50 in Ukrainian military strike (india.com)
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    Russia intensifies missile attacks, killing 51 in Ukraine (cbsnews.com)
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    Russian missile attack in Ukraine kills over 50 (nbcnews.com)
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    Russian missiles hit Ukrainian academy, killing over 50 (tulsaworld.com)
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    Russian missiles kill over 50 in Ukraine attack (Hindustan Times)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills at least 51 (geo.tv)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 47, injures 206 (The Guardian)
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    Russian missile strike kills 47 in Ukraine's deadliest attack (Rappler)
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    Russian missile strike kills 51 at Ukrainian military site (npr.org)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 51, injures 219 (news18.com)
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    Russian missile strike kills 50 cadets in Poltava (rt.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (Castanet.net)
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    Missile strike in Poltava kills 49, injures 219 (The Telegraph)
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    Russian airstrike in Poltava kills at least 51 (independent.co.uk)
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    Russian strike on Poltava kills 51, injures 200 (bbc.com)
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    Russian missile strikes kill 47 in Ukraine's deadliest attack (khaleejtimes.com)
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    UK, Germany condemn deadly Russian strike on Poltava (firstpost.com)
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    Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least 51, injure 219 (firstpost.com)
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    Russia missile strike kills at least 41 in Ukraine (POLITICO Europe)
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    Russian missile strike kills 41 at Ukrainian military institute (Financial Times)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (The Associated Press)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills at least 41 (nbcnews.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills at least 41 (theguardian.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills at least 41 (smh.com.au)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (cbsnews.com)
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    Russian strike in Ukraine kills 41, injures 180 (mid-day.com)
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    41 killed in Russian missile strike on Poltava facility (RTÉ News)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (abcnews.go.com)
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    Russian attack on Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (news24.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (ABC News)
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    Zelensky reports 41 dead in Poltava missile attack (thehindu.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180 (thestar.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills 41, injures 180 (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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    Russian missile strike in Poltava kills at least 41 (nbcnews.com)
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    Over 40 dead in Russian missile strike on Ukraine hospital (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia's airstrike in Ukraine kills 41, injures 180 (businessinsider.com)
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    Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine, 3 dead (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Russian strikes in Ukraine kill three amid school reopening (euronews.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv, injuring three and damaging kindergartens (mid-day.com)
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    Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles, causing damage and injuries (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv as children return to school (nbcnews.com)
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    Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv as schools reopen (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russian missile strikes Kharkiv sports complex, injuring 44 (express.co.uk)
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    Russia launches mass attack on Ukraine's military facilities (rt.com)
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    Ukraine attacks Moscow oil refinery with massive drone strike (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia launches missile barrage, explosions reported in Kyiv (firstpost.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv; Ukraine intercepts multiple missiles (The Guardian)
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    Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russian infrastructure (CNN)
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    Ukraine intercepts 22 Russian missiles aimed at Kyiv (inquirer.net)
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    Russia launches major air strike on Kyiv after drone attack (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv, damaging orphanage, injuring four (newsweek.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles, causing explosions (independent.co.uk)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv; Ukraine intercepts over 20 missiles (scmp.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles, causing explosions (wcvb.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles, Ukraine reports (abcnews.go.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, injuring two (smh.com.au)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles, causing explosions (kcra.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles, causing explosions (thehindu.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, damaging infrastructure (independent.co.uk)
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    Russia strikes Kharkiv after Ukraine's drone attack (japantimes.co.jp)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Kyiv (abcnews.go.com)
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    Russia launches missile attacks on Kyiv, causing damage and injuries (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, causing damage and injuries (gazette.com)
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    Kharkiv missile strike injures dozens after Ukraine drone attack (news.yahoo.com)
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