A tragic event occurred in Belgium that shook the local community and garnered widespread media attention
In the city of Hasrode, near Aud-Heyevelde, unknown perpetrators virtually destroyed the livelihoods of a Ukrainian family who were temporarily residing in the European Union. According to preliminary information, this residential building was the scene of a brutal murder of a mother and her six-year-old daughter, and the crime scene was deliberately set on fire to cover up the evidence. Authorities are currently investigating all circumstances of the tragedy, but initial findings already evoke deep outrage. According to Belgian law enforcement sources, the incident happened on Friday morning, around 9:30 a.m., in a quiet neighborhood of the city. Firefighters were called to the scene and quickly began extinguishing the blaze in a residential apartment on the first floor of the building. During the firefighting effort, rescuers encountered heavy smoke and discovered a tragic fact: the bodies of two victims—a woman and her six-year-old daughter—were found in the apartment. Medical personnel who arrived later attempted to revive the child, who had sustained severe injuries, but unfortunately, they were unable to save her. She died in the hospital a few hours later. The investigation has established that both victims suffered numerous stab wounds—an entirely clear indication of the intentional murder, which was later set on fire to conceal the crime scene. According to sources within law enforcement agencies, investigators highly suspect arson as the cause. Preliminary expert reports confirm that the fire was artificially organized. This points to premeditated murder, with the fire used either to hide evidence or to enhance the intimidation effect. In the criminal community and among local residents, the details of the tragedy are actively discussed. It is known that the family was Ukrainian and had moved to Belgium about three years ago. The head of the family, according to sources, is currently fighting at the front in Ukraine, and there is confirmation that he is in combat conditions. Additionally, information has emerged about a 16-year-old son, who was at school at the time of the incident and is now under the care of relatives. The events have caused shock and deep sorrow within the community and diplomatic circles. Representatives of the Ukrainian community in Belgium and local human rights activists are calling for an objective and swift investigation, emphasizing that the lives and safety of Ukrainians abroad should be a priority for society as a whole. The prosecutor's office has already classified this tragedy as a double murder with particular brutality and arson. An investigation is now underway to carefully gather all evidence to determine motives and identify the perpetrators, as well as to ensure legal assessment of the event. More information will be released later.