In Poltava, the Russian army struck a residential five-story building, resulting in three fatalities (photos, videos available).

In Poltava, an explosion occurred on the morning of February 1. The regional military administration reported a "strike" on a multi-story building, resulting in a collapse.

Updated at 09:43. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported three fatalities due to the Russian strike on the apartment building in Poltava on the morning of February 1. Ten individuals were injured, including one child.

“Rescuers saved 21 people. The entrance from the first to the fifth floor has been destroyed, and a fire has broken out. Nearby buildings and 12 vehicles were damaged,” — informed the agency's press service.

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08:33. “The enemy struck Poltava. A residential building has been hit. Rescuers and emergency services are currently on the scene. Information is being clarified,” — wrote the press service of the Poltava regional administration.

In the morning, air raid alerts were declared across all regions of Ukraine. The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a missile threat. In the Kharkiv region, alerts had been in effect since the evening of January 31 due to a massive drone attack by "Shaheds." Explosions were heard in Kharkiv twice — around 05:40 and 07:40 in the morning. The second explosion turned out to be a "strike" in the Kholodnoyarsky district. A fire broke out in a private house, and a woman of about 60 years old died, with four others reported injured.