grief-stricken, heartbroken, distraught, mourning
overworked, exhausted, worn out
that was being killed
На ли́цах уби́тых го́рем бе́женцев появи́лась тень улы́бки.
On the faces of the grief-stricken refugees appeared a faint smile.
Она убивалась по погибшему сыну.
She was grief-stricken over the loss of her son.