Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Poltava and Zaporizhzhia: there is damage and people have been injured
24 March 04:50
On the night of March 24, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using Shahed-type attack drones and ballistic missiles. Poltava and Zaporizhzhia were hit, with reports of damage to residential buildings, fires, and casualties. This was reported by regional military administration officials and monitoring sources, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What is known about the attack on Poltava
According to authorities, residential buildings and one of the hotels in the Poltava community were damaged as a result of the attack. The strikes caused fires.
The head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration reported that all emergency services are on the scene, and information about casualties is being verified.
“As a result of the enemy attack in the Poltava community, residential buildings and a hotel were damaged, and fires broke out. All services are working on the ground,” he noted.
Consequences of the strike on Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, the Russian army launched a second strike using ballistic missiles. The shelling damaged apartment buildings and private homes, as well as non-residential structures.
According to preliminary data, at least three people were injured.
“In Zaporizhzhia, high-rise and private homes, as well as non-residential buildings, have been destroyed and damaged,” the regional governor reported.
How the nighttime attack unfolded
An air raid alert was declared overnight in several regions of Ukraine, including:
- Kyiv Oblast and Kyiv
- Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
- Vinnytsia region
- Sumy Oblast
- Chernihiv Oblast
- Cherkasy Oblast
- Kirovohrad Oblast
- Donetsk Oblast
- Zaporizhzhia Oblast
According to the Air Force, at approximately 2:50 a.m., a threat of ballistic missile strikes was detected, likely launched from Russian territory. At the same time, Ukrainian cities were attacked by kamikaze drones.
What is known about the victims
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded is rising, and medical personnel are providing necessary assistance to the victims. Information regarding casualties and the extent of the damage is being clarified.
What is happening at the strike sites
Rescue workers, medical personnel, police, and utility services are working at the strike sites. Efforts to address the aftermath of the attacks, extinguish fires, and inspect damaged buildings are ongoing.
Authorities are urging citizens not to ignore air raid sirens and to remain in shelters during the danger.
