Russian airstrike kills 17 inmates in Ukraine

A Russian airstrike on a prison in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region has resulted in the death of at least 17 inmates and injured over 80 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

The late Monday attack targeted the Bilenkivska Correctional Colony using four guided aerial bombs, as reported by the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine.

At least 42 inmates sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized, while another 40 individuals, including one staff member, suffered various injuries.

The strike led to the destruction of the prison's dining hall and caused damage to administrative and quarantine buildings. However, the perimeter fence remained intact, and authorities confirmed there were no escapes.

Ukrainian officials have strongly condemned the attack, asserting that targeting civilian infrastructure, such as prisons, constitutes a war crime under international conventions.

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