The village of Hroza, in northeastern Ukraine, was recently subjected to a devastating airstrike, resulting in a death toll that has now risen to 52. The attack, which took place on a Thursday, watching a missile hit a cafe and grocery store where locals were gathering to mourn a fallen soldier. The last victim died in a hospital overnight, according to the regional governor. The severity of the injuries sustained by the survivors indicates that the death toll may continue to rise.
The Kharkiv region, where Hroza is located, has declared three days of mourning. Villagers have begun the grim task of preparing the graves of their loved ones, while rescue workers continue to search through the rubble for the remaining bodies. Amidst the remains of bricks, wood and metal, they are also looking for body parts.
Despite the tragedy, the Kremlin has maintained its stance of not targeting civilians. The statement comes in the wake of what is considered one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the ongoing war, which has lasted more than 19 months.
The pain of the villagers is palpable. Valeriy Kozyr, who lost his daughter and husband in the attack, expressed his grief and said: “It would have been better if he had died.” The severity of the attack was such that authorities will have to use DNA to identify some of the victims, as their remains are unrecognizable.
The United Nations has condemned the missile attack. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited by international humanitarian law. In response to the attack, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has deployed a field team to gather information and speak with survivors.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressed his shock and condemnation of the killings. Although it is suspected that the missile was fired by Russia, the UN says it is too early to confirm this.
Despite the Kremlin’s claims, scores of civilians have been killed in attacks on residential areas and various facilities. Recent airstrikes have hit the northeastern city of Kharkiv, and grain and port facilities in the southern Odesa region have been damaged. The situation in Ukraine remains a cause for international concern.
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