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A Russian drone strike has completely destroyed a rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities and special educational needs in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, Poltava region, according to local reports.The attack took place on November 8, hitting the Kolibri (Hummingbird) children's centre, which had been providing support to children for nine years, the facility's founder, Anna Andriienko, said in a Threads post, RBC Ukraine reported.Andriienko said no military personnel were inside the building when it was struck. The impact sparked a fire that destroyed classrooms, therapy rooms, educational materials and specialised rehabilitation equipment. Three nearby residential apartments were also damaged.The centre provided services ranging from early intervention to preparing children with special educational needs for studying in inclusive school classes.The facility was among several sites affected by the evening attack. Poltava Regional Military Administration head Vitalii Diakivnych said a multi-storey residential building and a hotel were also hit.At least seven people were injured in the attack, including a 16-year-old who was hospitalised with serious injuries. The first explosions were reported in Kremenchuk at around 7:45 p.m. on November 8.