On February 10, Russian forces executed an aerial attack on the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, using glide bombs that resulted in the tragic deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her mother. The strike not only claimed these two lives but also left 14 others injured, including another child. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and hardship civilians face in the region, as first responders rushed to assist those affected by the bombing, further illustrating the harrowing situation in eastern Ukraine.

The governor of the region, Vadym Filashkin, condemned the attack, claiming it to be another instance of indiscriminate violence that targets peaceful residents, particularly children. He stated, "Every day for Donetsk Oblast is a new war crime by the Russians," emphasizing the brutal nature of the conflict. Following the incident, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has reported that the total number of children killed since the onset of the war has tragically reached 681, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold as a result of the conflict.

Sloviansk remains one of the largest cities in Donetsk Oblast that is still under Ukrainian control, with a population of approximately 105,000 before Russia’s full-scale invasion. The ongoing attacks not only threaten the lives of civilians but also reflect the broader implications of the war, as the region has witnessed significant military actions that have escalated tensions and instability. The continuous threat to civilian lives raises pressing concerns regarding international responses to these acts of violence and the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict.