Russian missile attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast killed three, including a pregnant woman and injured 22 others

Russia launched a deadly attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 29, killing three people—including a pregnant woman—and injuring 22 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

The strike hit the Kamianske district, damaging a vacant three-story building and nearby medical facilities, including a maternity hospital and a general hospital ward.

President Volodymyr Zelensky later identified one of the victims as Diana, a 23-year-old pregnant woman.

Among the injured are 10 nurses and other medical staff. Two victims remain in critical condition, including a medical worker and another pregnant woman, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.

Located in central-eastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has been a frequent target of Russian missile and artillery strikes throughout the war, often resulting in civilian casualties.

The attack comes amid a broader escalation, with Russia increasing its use of drones and missiles across Ukraine in recent weeks, according to Ukrainian officials.

16 inmates killed in the Russian attack on a prison

A Russian airstrike on a prison in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast late on July 28 killed 16 inmates and injured nearly 100 others, according to Ukraine’s State Criminal-Executive Service.

The attack, which struck the prison in the village of Bilenke—about 12 miles from the city of Zaporizhzhia—occurred around 11:30 p.m. Moscow’s forces dropped four FAB bombs on the facility, destroying buildings inside the compound and damaging nearby homes, regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said.

Authorities reported that 44 people were hospitalized, while more than 50 others received medical aid at the scene. Among the injured was at least one prison staff member.

Despite the direct hit, the perimeter fence remained intact and authorities said there was no risk of escape.

Ukraine’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, condemned the strike as a “gross violation of international humanitarian law and yet another proof of Russia’s war crimes.” He emphasized that people in custody still retain their basic rights, including the right to life and protection.

The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) also denounced the attack in a statement on July 29, saying it could constitute a serious breach of international humanitarian law.

“Prisoners are civilians and must be protected,” said Danielle Bell, head of HRMMU. The mission confirmed it would deploy monitors to the site as soon as possible to gather more information.

HRMMU also noted that images of the aftermath showed damage consistent with the use of powerful air-glide bombs.

As of this spring, Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating over 150,000 suspected war crimes committed by Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.

Though part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast remains under Russian occupation, Ukrainian-controlled areas of the region are subjected to near-daily missile, drone, and artillery attacks.

Moscow reacted to Trump's shortened deadline for the peace deal response

The Kremlin has acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks reducing Russia’s deadline to end its war against Ukraine from 50 days to just 10–12, saying Moscow will continue its military campaign while remaining committed to its own version of the peace process.

“We have taken note of President Trump’s statements yesterday,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told state-run news agency Interfax. “The special military operation continues, and we remain committed to the peace process for resolving the conflict around Ukraine and ensuring our interests during this resolution.”

Peskov declined to directly comment on Trump’s assertion that he is “no longer interested” in speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I’d prefer to avoid any assessments,” he said. “Once again, we have taken note of President Trump’s statements.”

He also noted that a potential meeting between Trump and Putin is not currently under discussion.

Trump’s remarks, made on July 28, followed renewed Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. The U.S. president said he now sees “no reason in waiting” and plans to shorten his original 50-day ceasefire deadline to just 10–12 days, citing Russia’s continued aggression despite previous negotiations.

Russians killed five civilians who gathered for humanitarian aid in Kharkiv Oblast

Five civilians were killed and three others injured on July 29 when Russian forces launched a rocket attack on a group of people gathered to receive humanitarian aid in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported.

The attack occurred in the village of Novoplatonivka, near the Russian border. Victims had assembled to collect aid supplies when the rockets struck.

"People gathered together to receive humanitarian aid — at that moment, Russian terrorists struck with multiple rocket launchers," the agency said in a statement.

Emergency crews responded swiftly, deploying 13 firefighters, a local rescue officer, and three emergency vehicles to assist victims and secure the site.

The deadly strike follows a wave of intensified Russian attacks across Ukraine, even as U.S. officials continue urging Moscow to engage in peace negotiations.