Russia hits Poltava with missiles and drones: Many dead and wounded, heavy destruction

Overnight on Tuesday, May 5, the Russian military struck the Poltava region with missiles and attack drones. At least five people were killed, including rescuers. Dozens were injured.

Full details on casualties and damage in the TSN.ua report.

Vitaliy Dyakivnych, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, reported direct hits and falling debris at two locations in the Poltava district. The occupiers again struck Naftogaz gas extraction facilities.

Casualties: what we know

According to officials, as of 11:00 a.m., the death toll has risen to five: three oil and gas enterprise employees and two rescuers. Among those killed by Russian forces are Viktor Kuzmenko, head of the Poltava State Emergency Service operational-coordination center, and firefighter Dmytro Skryl.

City Council Secretary Kateryna Yamshchykova added that 31 people were injured. Over 20 victims were rushed to city hospitals, with several in serious condition.

The aftermath of the attack

The strike in the Poltava district damaged JSC Naftogaz facilities. Russian forces deployed both drones and ballistic missiles, causing major destruction and production losses. As of this morning, 3,480 customers are without gas supply.

Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksii Kuleba stated that a drone struck between tracks near a locomotive. There were no casualties at that site, but a railcar was damaged and caught fire following the explosion.