Kyiv – 40 prisoners of war were killed in a missile attack on a prison in Donetsk province in eastern Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for Friday’s attack.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 40 prisoners were killed. 75 people were injured. The prison in the rebel-held town of Olenivka was destroyed. Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of using US-made Hymars missiles. However, Ukraine blamed Russia for the attack on the prison.
Ukrainian prisoners of war were held here. There were 193 people including foreigners. Meanwhile, Ukraine said five people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the northeastern city of Mykhailo.
UN-brokered efforts are underway to resume wheat exports through Black Sea ports that have been halted by the war, which is now in its sixth month. Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement on exports last week. If the fighting escalates again, this could be prolonged.
English Summary: Prisoners in Ukraine jail die in missile attack