On July 29, an explosion tore through part of a Russian-operated prison near Olenivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. Fifty-three Ukrainian prisoners of war perished; 75 were wounded. Ukrainian authorities have called for an international investigation into the incident, for which they believe Russia is responsible. But Russia accused Ukraine of attacking its own. The Russian Defense Ministry said the explosion was from a U.S.-provided weapon known as the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). “Tonight, the Kyiv regime deliberately carried out a bloody provocation,” said spokesman Igor Konashenkov. “A missile strike from an American HIMARS multiple launch rocket system was delivered against the pre-trial detention center in the village of Olenivka, which contains Ukrainian prisoners of war, including militants of the Azov formation. 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and 75 wounded.” The attack claim is likely false. Ukraine unequivocally denied firing at the center, and available assessments and evidence point to Russia as the culpable party. https://www.polygraph.info/a/fact-check-evidence-disputes-russia-s-claim-that-ukraine-rocketed-its-captured-troops/31979243.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews