Three Soldiers Mourned as Russian Strike Hits Ukraine Training Camp
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Russian Strike on Bilenkivska Prison Claims 17 Prisoners Killed
Recent reports from Ukraine indicate that a Russian airstrike on the Bilenkivska correctional facility in the southern Zaporizhzhia region resulted in the deaths of 17 inmates and wounded 42 additional individuals.
Deadly Attacks on Military Training Camp and Civilian Targets
- Three Ukrainian soldiers were confirmed killed when Russian forces struck a military training camp.
- A ground force training unit suffered missile damage, though the exact location remains unspecified.
- At least 25 civilians were reported killed during the night, including a 23‑year‑old pregnant woman and over a dozen inmates.
International Pressure on Russia to Cease Hostilities
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 10‑day ultimatum demanding that Russian President Vladimir Putin halt the war or face sanctions. Trump emphasized that the deadline had been shortened from 50 days to 10‑12 days.
Ukrainian Accusations and Russian Denials
- President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting the prison, citing 17 deaths.
- Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the claim, stating that the Russian army does not strike civilian targets.
- Peskov reiterated Moscow’s commitment to a peace process aimed at resolving the conflict around Ukraine and securing Russian interests.
Additional Russian Attacks and Ukrainian Counterclaims
Ukrainian air force reports indicate that Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight, with 32 drones successfully downed. Zelensky also pointed to a hospital strike in Kamyanske that killed three and wounded 22. Six individuals were killed in the Kharkiv region, where Kharkiv faced another dawn attack.
Calls for Western Sanctions and Economic Pressure
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on Western allies to impose sanctions, arguing that the war would only end if Russia’s economy was broken. He criticized Putin for rejecting ceasefire talks and prolonging the war.
