A Russian airstrike on a prison in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, killed 17 convicts and injured over 80 others on July 28. The attack, using FAB bombs, damaged prison buildings and nearby houses. Ukrainian authorities reported the perimeter remained intact, preventing escapes. The ombudsman condemned the strike as a war crime, highlighting the violation of international humanitarian law. This incident adds to the over 150,000 suspected war crimes being investigated by Ukrainian prosecutors.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.