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Russian Strikes Claim Civilian Lives Amid Peace Talks

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

On February 10, 2026, Russian forces attacked Slovyansk in the Donetsk region, killing a woman and her 11-year-old daughter and injuring at least seven others, including a seven-year-old girl.
Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, stated that Russian strikes on civilian areas occur daily and labeled Russia a "terrorist state."
The Prosecutor General's Office reported that 681 children have been killed since the war began.
Despite ongoing attacks, recent peace talks occurred between Moscow and Kyiv, although Russia continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine.

History

Historical Context

The Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity. This led to the War in Donbas, where Russian-backed separatists declared independence, resulting in over 14,000 deaths. The conflict escalated with Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, marking the largest war in Europe since World War II and causing significant humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, Russian forces attacked Slovyansk in the Donetsk region, killing a woman and her 11-year-old daughter and injuring at least seven others, including a seven-year-old girl.
Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, stated that Russian strikes on civilian areas occur daily and labeled Russia a "terrorist state."
The Prosecutor General's Office reported that 681 children have been killed since the war began.
Despite ongoing attacks, recent peace talks occurred between Moscow and Kyiv, although Russia continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine.

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