Ukraine on Sunday reported that at least 14 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava a day earlier. "The death toll has risen to 14 people, including two children. One person died in hospital," the Poltava Regional Military Administration said in a statement on Telegram. The statement also confirmed that 17 people were injured, including four children, while 22 others were rescued from the strike site. Earlier, regional authorities had reported 12 fatalities, but ongoing search and rescue operations have since updated the toll. Officials noted that 18 residential buildings and an unspecified number of kindergartens sustained damage. In response, three days of mourning have been declared in the region until February 4. On Saturday, Ukraine's Air Force stated on Telegram that Russia had launched over 40 missiles toward the country but did not specify how many were intercepted. That same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Kyiv's urgent need for additional military support. "Every air defense system, every interceptor missile, means a life saved. It is crucial that our partners take action, fulfill our agreements, and increase pressure on Russia," Zelenskyy posted on X. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it had successfully carried out overnight strikes on gas and energy infrastructure facilities supporting Ukraine's military-industrial complex. — Agencies
