Poltava Attack: The death toll has risen to seven.

The number of fatalities in Poltava due to the Russian missile strike on a residential building has risen to seven, with another 14 individuals injured, including three children. This was reported by the Poltava Regional State Administration on Saturday, February 1.

In turn, the Office of the Prosecutor General clarifies that the injured children are aged 3 months, 8 years, and 12 years.

"22 people were rescued. More than 460 rescuers, law enforcement officers, and utility workers are currently at the scene. Almost 100 units of equipment are in operation. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service and the National Police have provided assistance to 114 individuals," the statement said.

The entrance of a five-story building was destroyed, 18 nearby residential buildings were damaged, as well as a preschool facility and 12 vehicles.

Information regarding the victims and damages is still being verified.

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We remind you that last night, Russian forces shelled the Poltava region, causing damage to energy infrastructure in the Myrhorod district. A missile strike was also recorded hitting a residential building in Poltava, resulting in the destruction of an entire entrance.