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Russian air strikes hit a prison in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, 17 killed

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Ukraine says Russia's overnight air strikes hit a prison in Zaporizhzhia in the southeast, killing at least 17 people. Another 35 were injured. Authorities say the attacks destroyed the jail buildings and damaged several nearby houses.

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  • Russian airstrikes hit a prison in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people. 5s
  • At least 42 people were injured and nearby houses were damaged in the attack. 8s
  • Ukrainian officials say high-explosive aerial bombs were used in the strike. 15s
  • A separate Russian attack in Kamiansk killed at least two people and injured others. 21s
  • Ukrainian authorities report an increase in strikes across eastern and southern fronts. 55s
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