International condemnation intensifies as Russian missile strikes kill dozens in Hroza and airstrikes in Kharkiv target civilians.

The death toll from Russia’s recent missile strike on the Ukrainian village of Hroza has risen to at least 52, with many more injured. The attack, which took place on October 5, targeted a local cafe and grocery store in the village of Hroza, near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, during a busy time of day. Among the dead are civilians, including children, and the tragedy has sent shockwaves through Ukraine and the international community.

The United States and European leaders have strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a horrifying and deliberate assault on civilians. The United Nations has deployed a field team to Hroza to investigate the circumstances surrounding the strike, with High Commissioner Volker Turk expressing deep shock at the scale of the violence.

In another tragic incident on October 6, two ballistic missiles struck the Kharkiv region, resulting in the deaths of a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother. Ukrainian officials report that 28 others were injured in the airstrike, which further escalates the already devastating toll on civilians. The attacks in Kharkiv have drawn further condemnation from Western leaders, who have accused Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure in violation of international law.

As the death toll continues to rise and the conflict deepens, the international community’s focus remains on Russia’s tactics and the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In response to the escalating violence, Sweden announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, while European Union leaders prepare for a summit to discuss Ukraine’s potential membership.