Cleanup and recovery underway in Poltava following Russian attack: housing and infrastructure damaged

In the Poltava community, the Russian attack on October 15 damaged five apartment buildings, three private residences, an educational institution, office premises, and four vehicles. No children or staff at the educational institution were injured.

By 16:40, municipal services had completed the primary cleanup of the area and restored vehicular traffic.

Damage was recorded in residential buildings and outbuildings, affecting 28 windows, 15 balcony units, eight balconies, 12 loggias, 19 roofs, four walls, three ceilings, one floor, two fences, and two doors. At the educational institution, 10 windows were shattered, and the door to the emergency entrance of the shelter was deformed.

A total of 89 personnel and 11 pieces of equipment were deployed to address the aftermath of the attack.

Municipal services cleared the area, assisted residents, and boarded up damaged windows with OSB panels. Volunteers and humanitarian organizations also joined the effort, providing materials for temporary repairs, as well as humanitarian and legal aid.

Residents of the community are urged to follow safety protocols and not to ignore air raid sirens.