Russia's Relentless Strikes on Ukraine Kill 27 Civilians, Prompt US Warning

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Heavy Russian missile and bombing attacks on Ukrainian prisons and medical facilities have killed at least 27 people, despite a warning from US President Donald Trump that Russia will face sanctions and tariffs if it does not halt the strikes. The assault comes as the US has given Russia 10 days to stop the killing in Ukraine, moving up a 50-day deadline previously set by Trump. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that overnight Russian strikes across the country hit 73 cities, towns, and villages, with the president describing the attacks as "conscious, deliberate strikes - not accidental."

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 27 civilians were killed and over 130 others wounded in Russian airstrikes across Ukraine, with 16 inmates killed and over 90 others wounded in a prison attack in the Zaporizhzhia region.
  • Four powerful Russian glide bombs struck a prison in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, while a medical facility in the Dnipro region was partially destroyed, and nearby medical facilities were damaged, including a maternity hospital and a city hospital ward.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian strikes hit 73 cities, towns, and villages, and described the attacks as "conscious, deliberate strikes - not accidental."
  • US President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 days to stop the killing in Ukraine after three years of war, moving up a 50-day deadline previously set by Trump.
  • Ukrainian officials have condemned the attack, saying that targeting civilian infrastructure, such as prisons, is a war crime under international conventions.
  • The assault occurred exactly three years after an explosion killed more than 50 people at the Olenivka detention facility in the Russia-occupied Donetsk region.

Statistics:

  • At least 27 civilians were killed and over 130 others wounded in Russian airstrikes across Ukraine.
  • 16 inmates were killed and over 90 others wounded in a prison attack in the Zaporizhzhia region.
  • Four powerful Russian glide bombs struck a prison in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
  • 73 cities, towns, and villages were hit by Russian strikes across Ukraine.
  • Over 3,000 kilograms of explosives were carried by the glide bombs used in the prison attack.

Sources:

  • "Glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight as Russia's relentless strikes on civilian areas killed at least 27 people across the country, officials said Tuesday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to soon punish Russia with sanctions and tariffs unless it stops." (Associated Press, Kyiv)
  • "Ukraine's Justice Ministry said that four powerful Russian glide bombs hit a prison in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 16 inmates and wounding more than 90 others." (Associated Press, Kyiv)
  • "Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia is determined to achieve its goals in Ukraine, though he said Moscow has 'taken note' of Mr. Trump's announcement and is committed to seeking a peaceful solution." (Associated Press, Kyiv)
  • "The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles along with 37 Shahed-type strike drones and decoys at Ukraine overnight." (Ukrainian air force)