According to Daria Zarivna, communications adviser to the head of the OP, six more Ukrainian children were returned from the territories occupied by Russia.
Points of attention
- Six Ukrainian children were successfully returned from the occupied territories, highlighting Russia's attempts to undermine the Ukrainian nation through abductions and forced mobilization.
- The stories of these children depict the harsh reality faced by families in the occupied territories, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to combat such crimes against children.
- Save Ukraine and partners played a crucial role in bringing back some of the affected children, but the problem of abductions requires a comprehensive solution to ensure the safety of all children.
- The abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia is a serious issue, as depicted in the documentary 'Mutilated Childhood,' which sheds light on the traumatic experiences faced by children and families due to Russia's actions.
- It is imperative to raise awareness and take immediate action to prevent further crimes against Ukrainian children by Russia and to ensure the safe return of all affected individuals.
What is known about the return of Ukrainian children from the territories occupied by Russia
The stories of these children are a vivid illustration of the fact that the Russian Federation is trying to erase the Ukrainian nation from the face of the earth by all means — through the imposition of propaganda and hatred towards Ukraine, through threats to families to take away their children, through the forced mobilization of our young men into the Russian army, — noted Equally
In particular, 16-year-old Vitaly skipped school so that the occupiers would not forcibly take him to the city and put him on the military list.
The family of 14-year-old Artem was, in fact, held hostage by the occupation — he was not issued documents without which it is impossible to leave TOT.
However, when the occupiers kidnapped his mother, it became clear that he had to leave by any means necessary. Fortunately, the boy was taken out, but his father remained in the occupation.
This return took place thanks to the coordinated work of Save Ukraine and the involved partners.
These are just two stories out of many thousands. We must stop these terrible crimes of Russia against our children and bring them home. All of them. Without exceptions and conditions, — adds the spokeswoman of the head of the OP.
What is known about the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia
The Online.UA documentary "Mutilated Childhood" tells about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. It was filmed in 2023, but still does not lose its relevance.
The films include real stories of children and their families who suffered from Russia's war against Ukraine, comments by leading scientists, psychologists, lawyers and experts in the protection of children's rights.
The heroes of the tape went through Russian captivity, torture, abduction to a health camp, some were separated from their parents during the so-called filtering measures.
