Russia launched one of its largest and most deadly missile attacks against Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least 41 people and injuring at least 180 others.
The missile strike targeted the Ukrainian city of Poltava roughly 70 miles from the Russian border, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People found themselves under the rubble. Many were saved,” Zelenskyy said in a video posted on social media.
“All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation,” he said, adding that he has ordered “a full and prompt investigation” into what happened.
The Russian missiles hit shortly after the city’s air raid alert sounded, when many people were on their way to a bomb shelter, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said, describing the strike as “barbaric.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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