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Poltava, an important region in Ukraine, is under siege from continuous missile strikes by Russian forces, leading to tragic casualties and significant property damage. Recently, an agricultural facility in Poltava was destroyed, and massive UAV attacks have razed parts of the city, leaving hundreds without power. Amidst this, NABU exposed a corruption scandal involving Poltava City Council officials in a kickback scheme. Poltava is also grappling with the aftermath of Russian strikes that have left several administrative buildings in flames and a high-rise apartment block in ruin. The local community remains resilient, but the security concerns and political challenges persist.

What is the current security situation in Poltava?

Poltava is experiencing frequent missile and drone strikes from Russian forces. Recent attacks have targeted agricultural and administrative facilities, leading to casualties and infrastructure damage.

How is the civilian infrastructure in Poltava affected by the strikes?

Repeated strikes on Poltava have led to severe damage to infrastructure. Important facilities, including power stations and residential buildings, have been hit, resulting in power outages and loss of life.

What steps are being taken to support victims of the strikes in Poltava?

Rescue operations are actively ongoing in Poltava to clear debris and provide medical assistance to injured civilians. Efforts are also being made to restore power and water supplies swiftly.

What corruption issues have surfaced in Poltava recently?

NABU has uncovered a kickback scheme in Poltava's City Council involving road repair contracts. Several officials, including a city councillor, have been implicated in this corruption scandal.

What has been the international response to the situation in Poltava?

The international community has condemned the attacks on Poltava, emphasizing the need for increased defensive support. Humanitarian aid is being coordinated to assist affected individuals.

How are local authorities managing the ongoing crisis in Poltava?

Local authorities, supported by emergency services and military personnel, are working tirelessly to manage the crisis. This involves coordinating relief efforts and strengthening defensive measures.

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Broke man’s arm whilst transporting him to TCR: police officer from Poltava has been notified of suspicion, – SBI. PHOTO Broke man’s arm whilst transporting him to TCR: police officer from Poltava has been notified of suspicion, – SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the National Police leadership, have notified a police officer from Poltava that he is under suspicion of having injured a man whilst transporting him to the regional recruitment and social support centre. 3 629 71 Previously in trend: Suspicions against law enforcement officials Clash with police

Second day of protests against Fedorov’s resignation began in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS Second day of protests against Fedorov’s resignation began in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS The second day of protests against President Zelenskyy’s decision not to reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister has begun. 6 159 62 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"Fight with drones, not people": People took to streets in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Ternopil and Chernivtsi in support of Fedorov. VIDEO+PHOTOS "Fight with drones, not people": People took to streets in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Ternopil and Chernivtsi in support of Fedorov. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov also took place in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi. The participants demanded that the leadership of the Defense Ministry remain unchanged and called for maintaining the course toward the technological modernization of the army. 2 290 12 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Russian strike on Poltava: two people killed, 13 injured, including six children. PHOTOS Russian strike on Poltava: two people killed, 13 injured, including six children. PHOTOS Yesterday, 20 June 2026, the enemy attacked the Poltava district. 5 049 6 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

NABU has exposed MP and officials from Poltava City Council in kickback scheme involving road repairs. PHOTO NABU has exposed MP and officials from Poltava City Council in kickback scheme involving road repairs. PHOTO In Poltava, detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau have exposed a city councillor and city hall officials for a corruption scheme involving road repairs and maintenance. 1 672 16 Previously in trend: Road repairs

Consequences of strike on Poltava region: fire in administrative building extinguished. PHOTOS Consequences of strike on Poltava region: fire in administrative building extinguished. PHOTOS On the night of 23 May, a fire broke out in an administrative building in Poltava as a result of Russian strikes. 1 247 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Russian attack on apartment block in Poltava: rescuers dismantle sections of floor slab on top floor. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian attack on apartment block in Poltava: rescuers dismantle sections of floor slab on top floor. VIDEO+PHOTOS Efforts to deal with the aftermath of a Russian strike on a multi-storey residential building are ongoing in Poltava, with high-angle rescue specialists on the scene. 1 877 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Massive UAV attack on Poltava: number of casualties rises to four. PHOTOS Massive UAV attack on Poltava: number of casualties rises to four. PHOTOS A drone strike on Poltava has destroyed part of a high-rise building and damaged cars and business premises. The number of casualties has risen to four. 2 590 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Two teenagers attempted to blow up car carrying soldiers in Poltava, - SSU. PHOTO Two teenagers attempted to blow up car carrying soldiers in Poltava, - SSU. PHOTO Two minors have been detained in Poltava after attempting to blow up Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of the Russian Federation. 4 931 37 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Enemy is attacking with drones: explosions were heard in Cherkasy and Poltava, and administrative building caught fire in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTO Enemy is attacking with drones: explosions were heard in Cherkasy and Poltava, and administrative building caught fire in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 18 October, explosions were heard in the Cherkasy, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions amid an attack by Russian drones. 3 579 7 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Attack of drones on Poltava region UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

Occupiers attacked Poltava region with drones at night: power facility damaged, number of suburban trains cancelled (updated). PHOTOS Occupiers attacked Poltava region with drones at night: power facility damaged, number of suburban trains cancelled (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 7 October, the enemy attacked Poltava region with drones: fires broke out in administrative buildings, and a residential building and outbuilding were damaged. Rescuers and a fire train were involved in the firefighting. 4 156 5 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Massive shelling of Poltava region: St. Nicholas Church of OCU damaged in Poltava, number of schools switched to online learning. PHOTO Massive shelling of Poltava region: St. Nicholas Church of OCU damaged in Poltava, number of schools switched to online learning. PHOTO On the night of 3 October, the St Nicholas Church of the OCU was damaged in Poltava: an explosive wave smashed out some windows and damaged the refectory. 3 137 12 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Two Russian female agents detained for setting fire to soldier’s car and planning to blow up judge in Dnipro - SSU. PHOTOS Two Russian female agents detained for setting fire to soldier’s car and planning to blow up judge in Dnipro - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Poltava and Dnipro. The special operation resulted in the detention of two Russian military intelligence agents (better known as gru) who were preparing to blow up judges and volunteers in frontline cities. 4 756 18

Shelter locked during air raid alert on July 3 in central Poltava; responsible person dismissed – RMA Shelter locked during air raid alert on July 3 in central Poltava; responsible person dismissed – RMA During the air raid alert on the morning of July 3, a shelter in central Poltava was found locked. 2 834 17 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Russian attack on Poltava: number of wounded rises to 59. PHOTO Russian attack on Poltava: number of wounded rises to 59. PHOTO As a result of the Russian strike on Poltava on the morning of July 3, two people were killed and 59 others injured. 5 323 7 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Consequences of Russia’s strike on Poltava. Rescuers extinguish fire. PHOTOS Consequences of Russia’s strike on Poltava. Rescuers extinguish fire. PHOTOS Rescuers are working at the site of Russian shelling in Poltava. 4 905 16

Consequences of massive strike by Shaheds in Poltava: 3 people injured, infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS Consequences of massive strike by Shaheds in Poltava: 3 people injured, infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 22-23 April, Russian troops massively attacked Poltava with strike UAVs, injuring three people. 2 476 0

Consequences of massive UAV strike on Poltava: hits and falling debris recorded at 6 different locations. PHOTOS Consequences of massive UAV strike on Poltava: hits and falling debris recorded at 6 different locations. PHOTOS Last night, on 27 March, the enemy launched a massive UAV attack on civilian targets in industrial areas in Poltava community. 5 991 10 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

They guided Russian missiles at airfields and air defences in three regions: SSU detains spotters. PHOTOS They guided Russian missiles at airfields and air defences in three regions: SSU detains spotters. PHOTOS Russian special services' accomplices who spied on the Defence Forces in three regions of Ukraine were detained. 3 991 9 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Poltava bids farewell to Zapishnyi and Yavorskyi families who were killed in Russian strike on February 1. PHOTOS Poltava bids farewell to Zapishnyi and Yavorskyi families who were killed in Russian strike on February 1. PHOTOS On 5 February 2025, Poltava bids farewell to two families of Yavorskyi and Zapishnyi, who died as a result of a Russian missile attack on a residential building with an X-22 missile on 1 February. 5 039 8

Russian strike on Poltava: rescue operations completed, 14 people killed, 20 injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian strike on Poltava: rescue operations completed, 14 people killed, 20 injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency and rescue operations have been completed at the site of a destroyed five-storey building in Poltava. 5 413 25

Russian missile strike on Poltava: 9-year-old Sofiika and her parents killed. PHOTO Russian missile strike on Poltava: 9-year-old Sofiika and her parents killed. PHOTO Yesterday's Russian attack on Poltava claimed the lives of an entire family. Elena Yavorska, an employee of the Nova Poshta contact centre, her husband Dmitry and their daughter Sofia, who was only 9 years old, were killed. 7 140 6

Russian strike on Poltava: actress and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh killed. PHOTO Russian strike on Poltava: actress and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh killed. PHOTO The 30-year-old was a lecturer at the Kinodvizh film club in Poltava and also worked at the Theatre of Contemporary Dialogue. 11 785 6

Russian strike on Poltava: death toll rises to 14, including 2 children. Emergency work continues (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian strike on Poltava: death toll rises to 14, including 2 children. Emergency work continues (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Emergency search operations continue in Poltava. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people. 8 496 38

Russian missile attack on house in Poltava: 7 people killed, 14 wounded, including children. Entranceway destroyed (updated). PHOTOS Russian missile attack on house in Poltava: 7 people killed, 14 wounded, including children. Entranceway destroyed (updated). PHOTOS On the morning of 1 February 2025, the Russian army hit a residential building in Poltava with a missile. 21 066 63

There is hit in high-rise building in Poltava. PHOTO There is hit in high-rise building in Poltava. PHOTO On the morning of 1 February 2025, Russian troops attacked Poltava. A residential building was hit. 11 492 30

Law enforcement officer, businessman and his assistant detained for beating man in restaurant in Poltava - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Law enforcement officer, businessman and his assistant detained for beating man in restaurant in Poltava - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The head of a sector of one of the departments of the Main Department of the National Police in Poltava region, a local businessman and his assistant were detained for beating a guy who stood up for a girl on November 2, 2024, in Poltava. 19 842 78

In Poltava, unknown persons set fire to tax office at night. PHOTOS In Poltava, unknown persons set fire to tax office at night. PHOTOS On the night of 15 October, unidentified persons set fire to the local office of the State Tax Service in Poltava. Law enforcement officers are looking for the perpetrators. 3 675 13

In Poltava, they said goodbye to six people who died as result of Russian missile attack on September 3. PHOTOS In Poltava, they said goodbye to six people who died as result of Russian missile attack on September 3. PHOTOS In Poltava, near the Holy Dormition Cathedral of the OCU, the six people who died as a result of a missile attack on the communications institute on 3 September said goodbye. 4 998 5

Number of people killed as result of Russian strike on Poltava increased to 54, 297 people were injured - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTO Number of people killed as result of Russian strike on Poltava increased to 54, 297 people were injured - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTO The death toll from the Russian attack on a school in Poltava has risen to 54. 2 417 7

SSU: Head of medical commission in Poltava provided fictitious disability for bribes for deferment from mobilization. PHOTO SSU: Head of medical commission in Poltava provided fictitious disability for bribes for deferment from mobilization. PHOTO The SSU eliminated a corruption scheme organised by the head of the inter-district medical and social expert commission in Bakhmut. The official acted in collusion with her accomplices - doctors from medical institutions of several regions. After the start of the full-scale invasion, the medical... 6 775 19 Previously in trend: Grafters

SSU conducts search in Poltava mayor’s office over purchase of drones for AFU - media. PHOTO SSU conducts search in Poltava mayor’s office over purchase of drones for AFU - media. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches in the Poltava Municipal Council. They are connected with defense procurement. 6 074 20

Number of victims in Poltava as result of gas explosion has increased to three. PHOTO Number of victims in Poltava as result of gas explosion has increased to three. PHOTO On 6 August, an explosion in an apartment building in Poltava injured three people. 1 581 0

In Poltava region said goodbye to ten Ukrainian defenders who died in battles against Russian occupiers. PHOTOS In Poltava region said goodbye to ten Ukrainian defenders who died in battles against Russian occupiers. PHOTOS Today, June 21, near the Holy Dormition Cathedral in Poltava, a memorial service was held for Ukrainian defenders who died at the hands of the Russian occupiers. 10 745 0 Previously in trend: War

Girl with crossbow injures two teachers at school in Poltava. PHOTO Girl with crossbow injures two teachers at school in Poltava. PHOTO A 14-year-old girl was arrested after shooting two teachers with a crossbow at a school in Poltava on Sept. 6, the National Police reported. 28 521 152

Poltava judge Holnyk says unknown persons attacked her, police check information. PHOTO Poltava judge Holnyk says unknown persons attacked her, police check information. PHOTO Judge of Poltava court Larysa Holnyk says she was attacked by unidentified individuals. Local police check the information. 26 695 166

Turmoil in Poltava: three persons injured in clash between activists and developer’s security guards, - National Police. PHOTOS Turmoil in Poltava: three persons injured in clash between activists and developer’s security guards, - National Police. PHOTOS Up to 50 activists gathered near the archway at 37 Sobornosti Str. around 7 p.m. The number of protesters later increased to 300. The rally started peacefully. The people were carrying placards showing their discontent by the actions of a local developer. Then the fight suddenly started between the private security company members and the protesters. 40 159 71

Robbers arrested after attack on foreign students in Poltava, - National Police Deputy Head Troian. PHOTOS (updated) Robbers arrested after attack on foreign students in Poltava, - National Police Deputy Head Troian. PHOTOS (updated) The police have apprehended armed bandits who committed a robbery attack on foreign students in Poltava. 32 256 32

Unknown persons broke five memorial boards honoring Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas. PHOTOS Unknown persons broke five memorial boards honoring Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas. PHOTOS In Poltava, unknown people have broken five memorial boards made in honor of Ukrainian servicemen killed during the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 56 131 302

Two passengers killed in car crash in Poltava region. PHOTOS Two passengers killed in car crash in Poltava region. PHOTOS A car rammed into a truck in the Poltava region. As a result, two passengers were reported dead. 19 118 63