Cruise missile strikes damaged residential housing and social infrastructure
The enemy's evening strike on Kremenchuk on November 8 led to the destruction of the Kolibri children's center and damage to a multi-story building. According to updated reports, seven people were wounded, including a minor. This was reported by Poltavshchyna citing Poltava Regional Prosecutor's Office, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
For ten years, the Kolibri facility provided rehabilitation and preparation for inclusive education for children with special needs. According to Anna Andriienko, the founder of the Inkluziia bez Obmezhen NGO, the destroyed premises housed classrooms, correction offices, and specialized equipment. The facility had no connection to military targets, yet it was completely disabled due to the strike.
Consequences of the strike
Russian forces attacked the city on November 8 at approximately 19:20. As reported by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the enemy used small-sized Banderol cruise missiles to strike the residential sector and the rehabilitation center. Furthermore, strikes by Geran-4-type UAVs were recorded in the Kremenchuk district, damaging a local boiler plant and a private residence.
Casualties and security status
The total number of injured civilians reached seven, including a 16-year-old teenager who remains in critical condition. During the clearing of debris, the State Emergency Service rescued fifteen residents. Beyond the destruction, law enforcement officers apprehended two individuals who attempted to exploit the situation by posing as volunteers to steal property from apartments.
Illustrative photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine / CC BY 4.0
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