Escalation in Ukraine: Russian Missiles and Bombs Target Civilian Areas

In a tragic escalation of the conflict, Russian glide bombs and ballistic missiles targeted civilian areas in Ukraine, leaving 22 dead, according to officials. The assaults included a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility, revealing Russia's relentless aggression despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of impending sanctions.

The attacks struck hard in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, where glide bombs killed 17 inmates and injured over 80 others in a prison, leading to international outrage. Meanwhile, in the Dnipro region, Russian missiles devastated medical buildings, including a maternity unit, killing four and wounding others.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated the need for peace, highlighting deliberate targeting of civilian areas across 73 locales in Ukraine. With Trump pressing Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities, tensions rise as the Kremlin warns against ultimatums and potential clashes with NATO countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)