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Russia strikes Poltava region with missiles: 9 settlements left without gas

Russia strikes Poltava region with missiles: 9 settlements left without gas Illustrative photo: Russia launched a missile strike on Poltava region on February 11 (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Russia launched another missile strike on Ukraine on the night of Tuesday, February 11. The Poltava region was under fire, according to the Poltava Regional Military Administration.

According to preliminary data, as a result of the Russian missile strike, 9 settlements in the Myrhorod district were left without gas supply. No civilian infrastructure was hit.

"Do not neglect safety! Stay in shelters until the air raid warning goes off," the Poltava Regional Military Administration warned.

Russian night strike on Ukraine

Tonight, Russia launched another combined strike on Ukraine.

Initially, the Russians used drones and Kalibr cruise missiles. After some time, information appeared about the threat of Russian strategic aviation strikes. At that time, it was recorded that Russian missiles were moving in the direction of the Poltava region.

Emergency power outages were applied in Ukraine due to the Russian missile strike. The Minister of Energy of Ukraine, German Galushchenko, stated that Russia is again trying to attack Ukraine's energy system.

Russian strikes on Ukraine

Previously Russia massively struck Ukraine on the night of February 1 - Russian troops launched a combined strike on Ukraine. Russian occupiers launched 123 drones and 42 missiles of various types.

Then in Poltava, a Russian missile hit a 5-story building. As a result of the Russian attack, an entire entrance was destroyed. As a result of the Russian missile attack, 17 people were injured, including four children. The State Emergency Service fighters rescued 22 people. 14 people were killed by the Russian strike.