Bomb hit prison, inmates escape

Correspondent | Monday August 11, 2014 07:00

 

One prisoner was killed, five were injured and two guards were also hurt.

Ukrainian government artillery has been pounding areas on the outskirts of the city, held by pro-Russian separatists.

Ukraine's prison service says 34 of the escaped inmates have now been returned to the prison.

The authorities are trying to track down the others.

The prison service describes the situation now as 'challenging but manageable'. It says the prisoners have been moved to a shelter and are getting psychological help.

City council spokesman Maxim Rovensky said the fugitives included people jailed for murder, robbery and rape.

(BBC)