Four more children were returned from the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region. These are two boys and two girls aged 3 to 17.
Points of attention
- Ukraine continues its mission to bring back children from the occupied Kherson region, with 246 children already returned this year.
- The return of these children marks a New Year's miracle, as they were rescued from Russian terror and threats, receiving necessary medical and psychological assistance.
- The initiative 'Bring Kids Back UA' by President Zelensky and the work of the charitable organization 'Save Ukraine' played a crucial role in bringing the children home safely.
- Learn about the documentary 'Damaged Childhood' that sheds light on Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories and the lasting impact on families and children's rights.
- The film captures the real stories of children subjected to Russian captivity, torture, and separation from their families, highlighting the importance of protecting children's rights in conflict zones.
Ukraine returns 4 children from occupied Kherson region
A real New Year's miracle! Four children from the still occupied left-bank Kherson region were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.
This was reported by the head of the Kherson OVA, Oleksandr Prokudin.
According to him, they managed to return two boys and two girls, aged 3 to 17.
Each and every one of them experienced something that no child should have to know: Russian terror, threats, interrogations of relatives. The main thing is that these horrors are behind us. And now the children, together with their loved ones, are safe. They are being provided with all the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
Alexander Prokudin
Head of the Kherson OVA
The return of the children was made possible thanks to the initiative of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy "Bring Kids Back UA" and the work of the charitable organization "Save Ukraine".
According to Prokudin, since the beginning of this year, 246 children from the Kherson region have already been returned from the temporary Russian occupation.
What is known about the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia?
The Online.UA documentary "Damaged Childhood" tells the story of the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. It was filmed in 2023, but it still does not lose its relevance.
The film collects real stories of children and their families who have suffered from Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as comments from leading scientists, psychologists, lawyers, and experts in the protection of children's rights.
The film's heroes went through Russian captivity, torture, abduction to a health camp, and some were separated from their parents during so-called filtration measures.
