Strike on Ukraine: Russia's Effort to Disrupt Recruitment

Russia's airstrike on the central Ukrainian city of Poltava resulted in two fatalities and 47 injuries, targeting a military draft office. The attack is part of what Kyiv describes as Russia's campaign to disrupt Ukraine's recruitment for its defensive efforts.

This follows a drone attack in Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian officials link these strikes to Russia's strategy of spreading disinformation and hacking recruitment centers to derail military mobilization, amidst allegations of corruption and inadequate training within Ukraine's draft offices.

As Russia intensifies its offensive, including missile strikes on military training grounds and cities like Odesa, Ukraine is being tested in its resilience and ability to protect its people.

(With inputs from agencies.)