A deadly missile attack on an educational facility and nearby hospital in Ukraine has left at least 51 people dead and many more injured. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, is one of the deadliest of the war so far.

The missiles struck the Military Institute of Communications in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, causing several stories to collapse. The shockwaves also smashed windows and damaged the exteriors of nearby high-rise buildings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as "stunning tragedy for all of Ukraine" and called on the international community to provide Ukraine with air defense systems and missiles.

The Ukrainian defense ministry said that the attack was "barbaric" and that the time interval between air raid sirens sounding and the missiles hitting had been so short that many victims were caught up in the attack as they headed to bomb shelters.

Rescuers are still searching for survivors, and regional governor Philip Pronin has urged residents to donate blood to help aid survivors.

The attack has sparked outrage and condemnation from around the world. The United States, the European Union, and NATO have all condemned the attack and called on Russia to be held accountable.

The attack is the latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. In recent weeks, Russian forces have also bombed schools, hospitals, and apartment buildings.

The attacks have caused widespread fear and displacement among the Ukrainian population. Millions of people have fled their homes and are now living as refugees in neighboring countries.

The war in Ukraine has now entered its third year, and there is no end in sight. The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis and has had a devastating impact on the Ukrainian economy.