12 dead in Poltava: rescuers continue to search for victims

Rescuers continue to excavate the rubble. Photo: SES

As a result of a Russian missile strike on a five-storey building in Poltava on 1 February, the death toll has risen to 12 people: rescuers continue searching.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service.

As reported by the emergency service at around 11pm on 1 February, the death toll in Poltava has risen to 10 people.

«17 people were injured, including 4 children. 22 people were rescued», the statement said.

But 40 minutes later, rescuers added that the death toll in Poltava had risen to 11 (one person died in hospital).

The death toll in Poltava has risen to 12. Photo: SES

The aftermath of the attack on Poltava. Photo: SES

On 1 February 2025, at around 8:30 am, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Poltava, hitting a five-storey residential building. The attack destroyed the entrance from the first to the fifth floor, started a fire, and damaged neighbouring houses and 12 cars. According to preliminary data, the attack was carried out by an X-22 missile.