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Number of casualties in Poltava region increased due to attack by Russian army

Number of casualties in Poltava region increased due to attack by Russian army In Poltava region, the number of casualties has increased due to the attack by Russians (photo: GettyImages)

Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Philip Pronin, reported an increase in the number of casualties as a result of Russian attacks on the region on the evening of April 8, according to his Telegram channel.

According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, the number of casualties has increased to 10 people.

"We currently know about a total of 10 casualties. Everyone is receiving the necessary assistance," Pronin reported.

Russian strike on Poltava region

Earlier, we reported that explosions were heard in the Poltava community on the evening of April 8. An air raid alert was announced in the region due to the threat of a Russian missile attack.

Later, the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Philip Pronin, announced that Russian forces had hit a residential building. According to him, the roof of the building was partially destroyed, and a fire broke out. Several neighbouring buildings were also damaged.