Trump gives Putin 10 days for peace deal, Russia strikes colony in Zaporizhzhia region - Tuesday brief
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The Russian army struck a colony in the Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has declared that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has 10 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, July 29.
Russia hits prison facility near Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs: Photos show destruction, casualties updated
The Russian army attacked the territory of the Bilenkivska Correctional Colony using four guided aerial bombs. The death toll has risen to 17, the press service of the Ministry of Justice reports.
Due to the strike, the facility's dining hall was completely destroyed, while the administrative headquarters and the quarantine unit suffered significant damage. Seventeen prisoners were killed in the attack, and another 42 were injured.
Trump gives Putin 10 days to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has 10 days to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, he made this statement during an interaction with journalists.
Trump was reminded of his previous statements about changing the timeline for when Russia must begin a ceasefire with Ukraine. In particular, the US president spoke about shortening the deadline by 10–12 days.
"10 days from today," Trump declared.
Lithuanian military chief wants to shoot down drones over Belarus
Commander-in-Chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Raimundas Vaikšnoras said he would like to shoot down stray drones while they are still over Belarus, but he does not have such an option, according to LRT.
The general noted that due to the lack of authority to shoot down disoriented drones over Belarus, Lithuania will enhance its capabilities for drone detection and identification in order to quickly assess whether a threat exists.
UK may recognize Palestine in September if Gaza war continues
The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine in September this year if Israel does not end the war in the Gaza Strip, said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to The Guardian.
"UK will recognize the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a two-state solution, and this includes allowing the UN to restart the supply of aid and making clear that there will be no annexations in the West Bank," he said.
Ukrainian special forces carry out successful operation on Tendra Spit
Ukrainian intelligence operatives have conducted a combat operation in the northern part of the Black Sea. Special forces landed on the Tendra Spit and eliminated a Russian military position, according to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR).
"On the night of July 28, intelligence operatives landed on the Tendra Spit and destroyed a Russian military position along with its personnel, a Zont electronic warfare system, and a Rosa radar station," the statement said.
Trump gives grim forecast on end of Russia-Ukraine war
Resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine will take quite a long time, said US President Donald Trump in an interview for the Pod Force One with Miranda Devine YouTube channel.
"I don’t like to think of it, but it would be easy to settle — and it’s going to be a long time," Trump added.
