Ukraine Mourns: Funeral for Three Children Killed in Russian Missile Strike

The funeral of three children killed in a Russian missile strike in northern Ukraine took place on May 29, 2025. Hundreds of residents gathered to mourn the siblings, Tamera (8), Stanislav (12), and Roman Martyniuk (17), who perished when debris from a Russian missile hit their home. A neighbor, Voterenko, recounted the horrific night, stating, "All the houses were razed and shattered. And the rescue service told me that three children were drowned to death (under the rubble), that's the kind of trouble." The video captures the raw emotion of the mourners, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians. The father, injured but released from the hospital, attended the funeral alongside his surviving children. The incident underscores the ongoing civilian casualties in the war, with April 2025 marking the deadliest month for civilians since September 2024, according to the UN human rights office. The video serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.