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Kharkiv, Ukraine – A 14-year-old girl, Sofia, was killed by a Russian glide bomb while enjoying a summer afternoon in a Kharkiv park last year, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll of the conflict. Her mother, Yulia, expressed dwindling hope that increased international pressure on Russia will bring about any meaningful change.
The incident occurred as Sofia was relaxing on a park bench with a friend in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, which has been a frequent target of Russian attacks. The strike underscores the indiscriminate nature of the bombing campaign and the dangers faced by civilians in the region.
When asked about the potential impact of heightened pressure from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump on Russia’s actions, Yulia conveyed a sense of resignation.”These conversations have already been going on too long,” she stated, adding, “But so far there are no results… Hope is fading.”
