03 Sep 2024 | 12:30 PM UTC
Ukraine: Emergency services responding to an airstrike in Poltava, Sept. 3
Authorities are responding to an airstrike in Poltava, Ukraine, Sept. 3. At least 41 people killed and 180 others injured.
Authorities are responding to a Russian missile strike targeting Poltava, Poltava Region, Sept. 3. At least two ballistic missiles reportedly hit an educational institution and a medical building and damaged a military telecommunications facility in the city. At least 41 people were killed in the attack and 180 injured. The exact location of the strike has not been disclosed due to operational security. Emergency and security services, as well as local residents, are reportedly operating in the impacted area to extract people from the damaged buildings.
Heightened security is deployed; travel and business disruptions are likely to continue in the coming hours. Electricity and water supply interruptions are likely. Further strikes are highly likely over the coming hours or days. The intensity of attacks and the consequent engagements by self-defense missile systems will likely cause debris and further damage.
Avoid the impacted areas in Poltava through Sept. 3. Exercise extreme caution if operating in Ukraine. Download the Air Alert mobile application to receive an air-alert notification from the Civil Defense System in your chosen city or region of Ukraine. You should shelter in place if there is fighting or airstrikes in the area. Stay away from windows and exterior walls if officials report incoming rocket or artillery fire. Follow the instructions of local security personnel, especially when instructed to seek refuge in air-raid shelters. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations.
