Russian strike on Hroza village shop kills over 50 Ukrainian civilians

A Russian missile strike killed at least 51 people in a village shop in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday - many were themselves gathered for the wake of a fallen soldier from that village, according to officials. A Kharkiv official said it was the deadliest attack in the region since the war began, and that at least one child was among the dead. Police say, identifying the bodies was going to be a tough, and gruesome, job. "It's difficult to talk about this, but we only found bits and pieces and remains of the bodies. We're yet to identify them. We'll use DNA laboratories to identify the bodies. That's why tomorrow we'll talk to the family members and get their DNA samples. Then, we'll create DNA profiles and compare." It also appeared to be one of the biggest civilian death tolls in any single Russian strike. And the defense minister told Ukrainian TV that there were no military targets there. In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy slammed Moscow for what he called a "deliberate" attack. “Russian terrorists launched an attack - that can't even be called an animal act, because it would be an insult to animals - the deliberate rocket attack on a village in the Kharkiv region, on an ordinary grocery store and cafe. The Russian military could not have been unaware of where they were hitting. And it was not a blind strike. People gathered there for a memorial meal. Christian memorial meal. Who could launch a missile at them? Who? Only absolute evil.” The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Watch The Sun's latest coverage of the war in Ukraine, with real-time updates on deadly drone strikes, the latest weapons, military action, and those resisting Russia’s invasion. Stay up-to-date on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans to defend Ukraine and the escalating tensions between Kyiv and Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin targets more Ukrainian territory. Track Putin’s disputes with global leaders and the broader geopolitical impact including US President Donald Trump’s role in the conflict - from his controversial minerals deal with Zelensky to his strained relationship with Putin. Subscribe now for ongoing updates on Zelensky, Putin, and Trump. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCIzXayRP7-P0ANpq-nD-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #ukraine #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #russia