Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the bombing of a prison in the eastern part of his country, which killed “more than 50” prisoners of war, a “deliberate Russian war crime”.
“I received information today about the attack by the occupation forces on Olenivka (where the prison is located), in the Donetsk region. This is a deliberate Russian war crime, a deliberate mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war. More than 50 dead,” he said. during his taped daily address the Ukrainian head of state.
At least 18 civilians dead in 48 hours
More than 18 civilians have been killed and several others wounded in the past two days during hostilities in Ukraine, local officials said.
In the Donetsk region, 10 civilians were killed and 25 others wounded, according to the Ukrainian military commander in the region, Pavlo Kirilenko, who blamed Russian forces, who he said shelled several communities.
Two deaths were reported in the city of Kharkiv and another five in Mykolife, where a bus stop was bombed, according to local authorities.
In pro-Russian-controlled areas, separatists yesterday claimed one death and 28 civilian injuries from Ukrainian shelling.
Source: Capital
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