On Thursday, a small town in eastern Ukraine became the site of yet another senseless and brutal attack by Russian forces that has left at least 50 people dead and a village in ruins. The targeted village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region was hit by a powerful missile, killing innocent civilians, including children, who were gathered for a funeral. This latest atrocity serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for support and action in Ukraine.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday, has been condemned by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky as a “completely deliberate terrorist act.” The timing of this aggression is particularly alarming, as Zelensky was seeking support from Western allies at the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Spain.
In the wake of this tragedy, Zelensky has called for stronger air defense measures and is in talks with Western powers to strengthen their support. “Now we are talking with European leaders, in particular, about strengthening our air defense, strengthening our soldiers and protecting our country against terrorism. And we will respond to terrorists.”
But this attack is not an isolated incident. In the early hours of Thursday, Russia also launched drone attacks in southern Ukraine, targeting regions in Odessa, Mykolaiv, and Kirovograd. As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, the international community must come together to condemn these actions and provide support to Ukraine.
As the war in Ukraine continues to rage on, it is clear that more must be done to support this nation as it fights for its sovereignty and freedom. The attack in Groza is a tragic reminder of the human cost of this conflict, and it is imperative for the international community to come together and take action before more innocent lives are lost.
With information from La Nación