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Russian Airstrikes Hit Prison in Ukraine, Killing 17 People

HeadlineJul 29, 2025
Image Credit: State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine

In Ukraine, Russian strikes have hit a prison in Zaporizhzhia, killing 17 people and wounding 42. A hospital in the Dnipro region was also hit, killing three people, including a pregnant woman. The attacks come as President Trump moved up his deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire deal from 50 days to about 10 or 12 days.

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