An alleged Russian spy will be charged over a deadly strike in Kramatorsk

Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian agent involved in the deadly attack in Kramatorsk will be charged with treason.

He stated that those who aided Russia in causing harm should face the harshest punishment possible. On Tuesday, a missile attack on a well-liked restaurant resulted in the tragic deaths of twelve individuals, including three teenagers. The man responsible for sending video footage of the establishment to the Russian military before its destruction was identified as a resident of Kramatorsk in Ukraine. Yuliya and Anna Aksenchenko, fourteen-year-old twin sisters, along with a seventeen-year-old girl were among the casualties. In an official statement, the education department of Kramatorsk city council expressed that these Russian missiles brought an end to the lives of two innocent angels. Additionally, at least sixty others sustained injuries from this incident.

On Wednesday, a Ukrainian man was apprehended and identified as a Russian operative, as shown in the photo released by Ukrainian security services. Mr. Zelensky announced during his regular evening address that the suspect had been successfully captured with the collaborative efforts of police special forces and national security agencies. The potential consequences for this individual may involve life imprisonment. Search and rescue operations were reported to be still active according to emergency services' updates provided on Wednesday. Kramatorsk, an eastern city within Ukraine's Donetsk region, remains under Ukrainian control despite its proximity to Russian-occupied territories nearby. Notably, over 50 casualties were recorded in April last year during past conflicts in this area.

Sergio Jaramillo Caro, a former Colombia peace negotiator who was present at the attacked restaurant on Tuesday night, sustained only minor injuries. Reflecting on the aftermath of the explosion, Mr. Jaramillo Caro observed particles moving in slow motion as he tried to comprehend the situation. Another individual, an influential Ukrainian writer whose name has not been revealed, is currently in critical condition and battling for survival. Mr. Jaramillo Caro requested prayers for her recovery. Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced Russia's actions as a result of this incident.

The Kremlin once again asserted that its strikes are solely directed at military targets, while Russia's defense ministry stated that it had eliminated a group of Ukrainian commanders in Kramatorsk, providing no further details. Yuri Sak, an adviser to Ukraine's defense ministry, informed the BBC that their air defenses were currently inadequate to cover the entire territory. Ukraine remains persistent in its request for modern fighter jets from allies as a means to defend against Russian attacks. Last month, the US pledged support to this war-torn nation by granting permission for Western partners to assist.