Calay News
On October 5, 2023, a chilling attack shook the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine when a Russian bombing hit a small town called Groza while its inhabitants were attending a wake. The brutal attack, which claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including a six-year-old child, has been widely condemned by the international community.
Heartbreaking images of the incident showed rescue teams pulling bodies from the rubble and testimonies from survivors recounting Dantean scenes. The victims were in a cafe, gathered to pay tribute to a deceased neighbor, when the attack occurred, leaving the community in a state of shock and despair.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attack as a “manifestly brutal Russian crime,” while leaders of the European Union and the United States expressed their horror and condemnation. The UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine called the images of the town “absolutely horrifying.”
This attack has renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire and reminded the world of the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to this devastating conflict. The international community has urged respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians, underscoring the need to cease deliberate attacks against innocent populations, an urgent call in the midst of this tragedy.
