The Humanities Research Laboratory at the Yale School of Public Health has identified at least 210 facilities in Russia and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine where the enemy is "re-educating" abducted Ukrainian children and training them in military skills. Experts warn that there may be more.
Points of attention
- Alarming reports show that kidnapped children undergo military training, drone operation, tactical medical training, and more in these facilities.
- Documentary 'Damaged Childhood' sheds light on the disturbing reality of Russia's abduction and re-education of Ukrainian children.
Russians are trying to erase the national identity of Ukrainians
The new report says that kidnapped children are being "re-educated" in cadet and high schools, medical institutions, universities, family support centers, orphanages, military bases and hotels, but most often in camps and sanatoriums.
Many minor Ukrainians later end up in Russian “foster” families.
Researchers draw attention to the fact that 21 out of 210 institutions are located in the occupied territories of Ukraine — in Mariupol, Sevastopol, and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
The invaders are forcing minor Ukrainians to listen to lectures on Russian history and geopolitics, sing the enemy anthem, and participate in events dedicated to Russian patriotic themes.
At least 39 locations, children aged 8 to 17 (depending on the specific program) are undergoing combat training. There, they learn to assemble and operate drones, receive tactical medical training, "develop fire and naval skills," and participate in shooting and grenade-throwing competitions.
To learn more about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, watch the documentary "Damaged Childhood," created by Ukrainian independent media and video production company Online.UA:
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