3 September 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has renewed his plea for air defense systems following a devastating Russian missile attack that killed at least 41 people and wounded over 180 in Poltava. The strike, which targeted a military educational facility and a nearby hospital, is one of the deadliest since Russia’s invasion began in 2022. Zelenskiy emphasized the urgent need for air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities to protect Ukrainian civilians from further Russian attacks, highlighting the human cost of delays in providing such support.