Ukraine Says Russian Strike On Training Camp Kills 3 Soldiers

Published: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:27 am

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Intensify Amidst US Pressure

Kyiv, Ukraine – Recent Russian attacks have resulted in significant casualties, prompting international condemnation and renewed pressure on Moscow to end its ongoing war in Ukraine. A Russian strike on a military training camp on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least three Ukrainian soldiers and wounded 18 others, according to the Ukrainian army.

The attacks followed a series of overnight strikes that claimed the lives of at least 25 civilians. Among the casualties were a pregnant woman and more than a dozen inmates at a penal colony in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting the prison, a claim the Kremlin denied.

These events unfolded amidst escalating pressure from the United States. Former US President Donald Trump issued a 10-day ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening sanctions if the war did not cease. While Trump acknowledged uncertainty about the effectiveness of such measures, Moscow stated it had "taken note" of the ultimatum.

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight into Tuesday, with 32 drones successfully intercepted. In addition to the training camp and prison strikes, a hospital in the town of Kamyanske was targeted, resulting in three deaths and 22 injuries. Further attacks in the Kharkiv region claimed six lives.

Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of rejecting a ceasefire and prolonging the conflict, urging Western allies to impose further sanctions to cripple the Russian economy. The Russian defence ministry, meanwhile, claimed advances across the front lines, stating its forces had captured two additional villages. The prison strike occurred on the third anniversary of a previous attack on a detention center in Russian-occupied Donetsk, for which both sides have traded blame.

BNN's Perspective: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to inflict a devastating toll on civilians and military personnel alike. While the US pressure on Russia is a positive step, a lasting resolution will require a concerted international effort to address the underlying causes of the conflict and ensure the safety and security of all involved.

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