On February 11, Russian forces launched a strike on a two-storey shop in the city of Barvinkove, located in the Kharkiv Oblast of Ukraine, causing significant damage and injuries. The attack occurred around 18:35 and engulfed the building in flames, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. As of 21:00, reports indicate that seven individuals sustained injuries as a result of this assault.

The local police are actively investigating the incident, which they are treating as a potential war crime under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Emergency services were deployed to the scene to assist the injured and contain the fire, while police efforts include documenting the aftermath of the strike and providing aid to those affected. This incident underscores the ongoing hostilities in the region and the direct impact on civilian infrastructure and safety.

This recent attack on a civilian target adds to the broader context of the war in Ukraine, which has seen numerous similar strikes leading to civilian casualties and damage to urban areas. The ongoing conflict not only poses immediate dangers to life and property but also raises critical issues regarding international law and accountability for wartime actions against civilians.