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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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One person killed, child wounded in skirmish on Poltava beach. PHOTOS+VIDEO A skirmish occurred on Dublianshchyna beach in Poltava, which resulted in one person killed and several wounded. 126 591 423
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As result of RF attack on Poltava, 51 people were killed and number of wounded increased to 271. VIDEO (updated) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comments on Russia's missile attack on Poltava. 76 313 346 Previously in trend: War
Public broadcaster Ltava CEO hospitalized with two heart stab wounds State owned TV and Radio Company Ltava CEO Yevhen Lopushynskyi was taken to intensive care unit with two stab wounds. 70 419 56
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
"Baby, you’re coming with us": Businessman and policeman in Poltava beat up guy who stood up for girl - media. VIDEO In one of Poltava restaurants, businessman Oleksandr Pavliuchenko and the deputy head of the Kyiv district police department Oleksandr Pereli beat a guy who stood up for a girl. 54 484 263
Poltava. Formation of 128th Brigade has taught us nothing. We have repetition of tragedies - "servant of people" Bezuhla A member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence, "Servant of the People" MP Mariana Bezuhla hinted that Russian occupiers had attacked the place of formation in Poltava today. 40 917 187 Previously in trend: War
Yatseniuk and Avakov launched patrol police in Poltava Patrol police officers took oath in Poltava. 40 547 132 Previously in trend: Police workdays
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
Clash between activists, developer’s security guards, and police in Poltava. VIDEO About 300 activists held rally at 37 Sobornosti Street in Poltava around 7 p.m. on March 5. They were protesting against redevelopment of the archway at this address. 39 590 96
Matkovskyi and Mamai make it to second round of Poltava mayoral election – Petro Poroshenko Bloc Ex-mayor of Poltava Andrii Matkovskyi and current mayor Oleksandr Mamai will compete in a head-to-head vote in the second round of the Poltava mayoral elections. 37 961 73 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015
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
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 Judge of Poltava court Larysa Holnyk says she was attacked by unidentified individuals. Local police check the information. 26 695 166
In Poltava, terrorist with grenade exchanges police officer taken hostage for head of regional police department, is trying to leave city In Poltava, a terrorist with a grenade released a police officer taken hostage in exchange for the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Poltava region, after that he demanded a car and is currently driving it towards the exit from the city. 25 600 165
Zavoloka, fitness trainer from Poltava, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for insulting and assaulting military. PHOTO Roman Zavoloka, a fitness trainer from Poltava, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for insulting the military and attacking a law enforcement officer. 22 899 109
Russia attacked TCR building in Poltava. There are dead and wounded, including civilians Russian occupiers struck at Poltava, causing a fire in the building of the Poltava United City TCR and SS. 21 972 142 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava Russian strikes at TCR
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
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
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
Ministry of Defense on strike on Poltava: Any speculation on this tragedy is unacceptable The Ministry of Defence has commented on the Russian missile attack on Poltava. 17 690 109 Previously in trend: War
Police allows Poltava terrorist to leave city, he heads towards Kyiv The patrol police allowed the terrorist to leave Poltava in a VAZ-2111 service car. 17 628 150
Klymenko on Russia’s attack on Poltava: fire localized, rubble is being cleared, 25 people rescued Emergency services are working at the scene of an enemy attack on an educational institution in Poltava. 17 431 50
SBU raided against gambling in Poltava region. PHOTO+VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine together with employees of the Prosecutor's Office and the Department of Economy Protection of the National Police raided a few gambling facilities in the Poltava region. 17 382 72
Explosions are heard in Poltava, - mayor Mamayi Explosions were heard in the city of Poltava during the announced air alarm. 15 918 17 Previously in trend: War
Poltava prosecutor Pleskach wins court case for special pension: received over 1 million for less than a year - media Oleh Pleskach (42), a former first deputy prosecutor and current employee of the Poltava regional prosecutor's office, succeeded in court in obtaining a special pension for his length of service. The amount of the pension is 90% of his salary. 15 224 111 Previously in trend: Pensions for prosecutors
Explosions occurred in Poltava: Russians struck On the morning of 3 September, explosions were heard in the Poltava community. 13 746 2
300 Poltava residents demanded resignation of regional police administration The rally was held at the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Poltava region. Protesters demanded resignation of the police administration. 13 588 21
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
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
Police searching for 'Poltava terrorist' Police officers are searching for citizen Roman Skrypnyk, who took two law enforcement officers hostage in Poltava on July 23, the press service of the Poltava regional police has told. 11 223 94
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
Zavoloka, fitness instructor from Poltava who humiliated military, extends detention until March 10, 2024 Oktiabrskyi court of Poltava extended the measure of restraint in the form of detention for Roman Zavoloka, who humiliated the military. 9 834 48
Starting tomorrow, three days of mourning to be declared in Poltava region Today's Russian strike is a great tragedy for the Poltava region and the whole country. 9 588 69
Poltava bids farewell to AFU employee Tamara Pyvovar, killed in TRC building strike. PHOTO Today Poltava bids farewell to Tamara Pyvovar, an employee of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who died in hospital from severe injuries sustained during a Russian Shahed drone strike on the regional TCR and SS (Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support) building. 9 457 16 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR
Enemy attacked Poltava, explosion was heard in city (updated) An explosion occurred in Poltava during an air raid alert. 9 276 12
Terrible day for Poltava region. All relevant services are working on spot - RMA Today is a terrible day in the Poltava region because of a Russian missile strike. 8 752 8 Previously in trend: War
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
Explosions occurred in Poltava and Kropyvnytskyi Explosions occurred in Poltava and Kropyvnytskyi during an air raid alert. 8 310 11 Previously in trend: War
Ruscists attacked Poltava: two killed, 11 wounded (updated) An explosion occurs in Poltava during an air raid alert. The city is under attack by a UAV. 7 686 40 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava
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
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
Russian Federation was attacking with missiles again, there were targets to Dnipro, Poltava, Kremenchuk, Kamianske and Kryvyi Rih, - Air Force (updated) The enemy was trying to attack Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava regions again. There was also a threat of ballistic missiles from the south. As of 10.21 a.m., the threat was declared over. 6 272 5
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Explosion occurs in Poltava On the afternoon of 2 July, an explosion occurred in Poltava. 6 093 10 Previously in trend: War
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
Explosion rang out in Poltava: Russia fired missile An explosion occurred during an air raid alert in Poltava. 6 040 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
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
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