Drone strike on Poltava Territorial Center of Recruitment: Details

The strike by Russian drones on the Poltava United City Territorial Center of Recruitment  (TCR) during an attack on the city on Thursday, July 3, was captured on video.

Footage of the strikes was shared on local Telegram channels.

As seen in the video, two Russian drones flew at low altitude over the city and deliberately hit the TCR office building. Two explosions followed one after another.

The attack in Poltava damaged not only the TCR building but also a public transport stop, residential buildings, and shops. Fires broke out in some buildings, windows were shattered in nearby structures, and parked cars were damaged.

As previously reported, two people were killed as a result of the enemy strike.

Both victims were civilians who happened to be near the building at the time of the attack. One was a student at a local university, and the other was a former serviceman who had been demobilized from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The number of injured is approaching three dozen, with people continuing to seek medical assistance on their own.

Among the wounded are military personnel, civilians, and a police officer. Six of the injured are in critical condition.

The injuries vary, including fractures, shrapnel wounds, and finger amputations. All victims are receiving the necessary medical care.

According to the Poltava Regional Military Administration, by 1:40 p.m., rescuers had completed the cleanup of the attack’s aftermath.

Meanwhile, municipal workers continue to clear the area around the TCR. Residents of buildings near the strike site have already begun receiving construction materials from charitable organizations.