Missile Attack on Ukrainian Village During Soldier's Wake Leaves Over 50 Dead

A precision missile strike hit a cafe in the Ukrainian village of Hroza during a wake for a fallen soldier, killing over 50 people out of a population of around 300.
The village was under Russian occupation for six months before being liberated by Ukrainian forces in September 2022.
Many in the grieving village suspect a local tipped off Russian forces about the gathering at the cafe.
Ukrainian officials believe Russia used an Iskander-style missile and deliberately targeted civilians.
The October 7, 2023 attack left many families in Hroza devastated, having lost multiple members.