<h1>Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian civilian sites violate international law, causing 21 deaths and widespread injuries</h1> Russian forces conducted airstrikes on civilian facilities in Ukraine, including a prison and medical centers, resulting in at least 21 civilian deaths and numerous injuries. The attacks involved glide bombs, ballistic missiles, and drones, targeting locations in southeastern and central Ukraine. Ukrainian officials condemned these strikes as violations of international law, characterizing them as war crimes due to the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure. Despite threats from the US administration to impose sanctions and tariffs aimed at halting the violence, Russia maintained its military operations. Kremlin officials dismissed ultimatums and warned against escalating tensions with the West, framing the conflict as a geopolitical confrontation. The continued bombardment raises significant concerns under international humanitarian law regarding the protection of civilians and the legality of targeting non-military sites during armed conflict.