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The current situation in Ukraine is severely affecting children, with persistent conflicts leading to high numbers of child casualties and displacements. In Kharkiv, a child sustained injuries due to Russian attacks. Similarly, Ukrainian children have been victims of forced deportations under the guise of 'recovery,' complicating the recovery of these vulnerable populations. The tragic toll includes 744 child fatalities, while 2,363 children remain missing. Efforts continue to return children from temporarily occupied areas like Kherson; so far, 2,425 have been successfully repatriated. Meanwhile, international support, such as the US allocating $27 million, is aiding in reintegration efforts.
What has been the impact of the conflict on children in Ukraine?
The conflict in Ukraine has led to devastating impacts on children, with 744 fatalities and thousands missing or displaced. Forced deportations and injuries are common, highlighting the dire need for international intervention to protect and aid these vulnerable individuals.
How many children have been returned from occupied territories in Ukraine?
As of 2026, Ukraine has successfully returned 2,425 children from occupied territories and Russian influence. These efforts involve coordination with international partners and aim to reunite families and provide safety and stability for these children.
What measures are being taken to assist children displaced by the conflict in Ukraine?
Various measures are in place to assist displaced children in Ukraine, including international funding for rehabilitation and reintegration programs. The United States has pledged $27 million to support these efforts, ensuring children receive necessary care and education in safe environments.
Are there ongoing investigations into the forced deportations of Ukrainian children?
Yes, investigations by Ukrainian authorities continue into the forced deportations of children. The Security Service has identified perpetrators involved in these illegal actions, aiming to hold accountable those responsible for violating the rights and safety of Ukrainian children.
What international initiatives are supporting the return of Ukrainian children?
International initiatives, including the coalition comprising 51 countries, support the return of Ukrainian children. These collaborations focus on diplomatic efforts, advocacy, and resources to facilitate the safe return and reintegration of thousands of displaced children affected by the conflict.
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Farewell held in Vyshhorod for 14-year-old Illia Honcharov, killed by Russian missile. PHOTOS On Friday, October 2, 14-year-old Illia Honcharov, who was killed in a Russian strike on the Kyiv region on September 30, was laid to rest in Vyshhorod. 3 180 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Servicewoman Yeva Smyrnova (Yunha), who lost her husband in war, gives birth to son. PHOTOS Servicewoman Yeva Smyrnova (Yunha) has given birth to a son, Yevhen. Her husband, Danylo Smyrnov (Surfer), who served in the International Legion of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate, was killed in early September. 3 857 7 Previously in trend: Birth of a child
Almost 25,000 people remain in Sloviansk community, including over 1,700 children, - CMA. PHOTO There are 24,680 residents remaining in the Sloviansk community in Donetsk Oblast, including 1,775 children. Over the past week, around 600 people have left the community, although the pace of evacuation has slowed in recent days. 984 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Archway metal detectors have been installed in 15 lyceums in Carpathian region: police officers will be on duty at entrances. PHOTO Fixed arch-type metal detectors have been installed in 15 secondary schools in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. They are intended to help detect metal objects at the entrances to educational establishments that could pose a danger to pupils and teaching staff. 1 598 14
TCR employee in Odesa region ran over 2-year-old boy and fled scene of accident, – police. PHOTO In the Odesa region, an employee of the district TCR and SS ran over a two-year-old boy during a mobilization warning and fled the scene of the accident. The injured child was taken to hospital. 9 385 125 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR
Due to scandal over free meals for schoolchildren, unscheduled monitoring visits to be conducted at educational institutions in Bukovyna. PHOTOS A post appeared on social media complaining about the meals provided to pupils in grades 1–11 at one of Chernivtsi’s educational institutions. The Regional Military Administration ordered the launch of unscheduled monitoring visits to educational institutions across Bukovyna. 5 273 34
Attack on Kherson: ammunition from Russian drone landed in cot where two-year-old boy was sleeping. Child miraculously survived. PHOTO An RPG round ended up in a cot following an enemy attack on Kherson. 4 063 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region Children are victims of war
Russia has struck retail outlet in Zaporizhzhia: four people have been injured, including three children. PHOTOS Russian occupiers have struck a shop in one of Zaporizhzhia’s districts. According to the latest reports, four people were injured in the attack, including three children. 1 688 2 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russia struck UNICEF warehouse: over 106,000 humanitarian aid items for children were destroyed. PHOTO Russian troops have struck a UNICEF warehouse where humanitarian aid for Ukrainian children and families was being stored. 3 197 10
Official from Kramatorsk City Council is suspected of possessing child pornography and weapons, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO A city council official has been arrested in Kramatorsk on suspicion of possessing child pornography, as well as illegally possessing weapons and ammunition. 1 659 6 Previously in trend: Distribution of pornography
Occupiers hit beach in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bomb: six injured, including three children. PHOTOS (updated) On Wednesday 24 June, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia. Four people are currently known to have been injured, three of whom are children. 5 120 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia
Belarus has accused Ukraine of attacking bus carrying children in Bryansk region of Russian Federation: Minsk is demanding explanation. PHOTO The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on a passenger coach carrying a children’s football team from Gomel in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, and has officially described the incident as an "act of terrorism". The Investigative... 9 154 39 Previously in trend: Striking Russia
Ruscists strike Kharkiv: six injured including infant, museum damaged. PHOTOS (updated) On Sunday, 14 June, Russian invaders launched a drone strike on the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv. Six people were injured in the enemy attack, including a 1-month-old infant. 2 497 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv
Bus carrying schoolchildren overturned in Kharkiv region: there are casualties. PHOTOS Children and teachers were injured in a road accident in the Kharkiv region. 1 796 5
Death toll from Russian strike on Pryluky rises to 3: wounded 15-year-old boy dies in hospital. PHOTO A missile strike on Pryluky in the Chernihiv region has already claimed the lives of three people. A wounded young man has died in the hospital. 4 627 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region
Family of fallen defender lived in destroyed building: one daughter died, other is being searched for. PHOTO On the night of 13 May, a Russian missile destroyed a residential building in the Darnytskyi district of the capital, where the late Ukrainian defender Yevhen Yakovlev, known by the call sign "Ryzhyi", had previously lived. His younger daughter was killed in the strike, and the search for his... 7 455 32 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
A jiu-jitsu coach who raped 11-year-old female pupils is to stand trial, - National Police. PHOTO A jiu-jitsu coach has appeared in court, accused of committing sexual offences against two 11-year-old girls in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. 5 466 11 Previously in trend: Rape of children
Held knife to her throat: man who took 13-year-old girl hostage after seeing military personnel at TCR has been detained in Lviv, - National Police. PHOTO A man who took a young girl hostage after spotting members of the Territorial Defence Forces has been arrested in Lviv. 11 860 186 Previously in trend: Child abuse
Ukrzaliznytsia launches first children’s carriage from Kharkiv. PHOTOS Ukrzaliznytsia has launched its first children’s carriage as part of the Kharkiv-Ivano-Frankivsk train. 2 046 13
Driver hits electric scooter carrying two children in Kyiv region: 10-year-old boy killed, 8-year-old injured. PHOTO On Sunday, 3 May, in the Kyiv region, the driver of a Peugeot collided with an electric scooter carrying two young children. A 10-year-old boy died at the scene, whilst an 8-year-old sustained multiple injuries. 14 676 230
Militarisation of children in Russia: schoolchildren have been made to study comics about ’heroes of Great Patriotic War’. PHOTO The militarisation of school education continues in Russia. Pupils in Years 5 to 9 across the Russian Federation will be required to study 15 comic-style short stories about war criminals – so-called ‘special military operation’ veterans – who are presented as role models. 2 014 14
15-year-old schoolgirl who stabbed classmate in Ternopil has been charged: among theories is that victim had been bullying her. PHOTO A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been charged with the attempted murder of a classmate. 3 792 13
Weekly rape over two years: suspect arrested. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia district, law enforcement officers have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter over a period of several years. 8 797 10 Previously in trend: Rape of children
In Zakarpattia, woman rented out her own children for begging for $1,000. VIDEO+PHOTO According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, a 32-year-old woman from the village of Ilnytsia in the Khust district of Zakarpattia region ‘rented out’ her two children – an 11-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl – for two weeks in exchange for 1,000 US dollars. 2 454 7 Previously in trend: child trafficking
Emergency rescue operations in Odesa completed: three dead, including a child, another 17 injured. PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations at the sites of the enemy attack have been completed in Odesa. 3 084 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa UAV attack on Odesa
Seven Ukrainian children aged 13 to 17 returned from temporarily occupied territories – Lubinets. PHOTOS Another seven Ukrainian children aged 13 to 17 have returned from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative with the assistance of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. 1 289 6 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
9-year-old Hordii Udovychenko and his mother were killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO As a result of a Russian missile strike on the night of 7 March on a high-rise building in Kharkiv, primary school teacher Olena Udovychenko and her nine-year-old son Gordii were killed. 6 711 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv
Online network of paedophiles exposed in Ukraine: 15 detained, including mother who filmed her 3-year-old daughter in porn, - Nebytov. PHOTOS Following an operation to combat the sexual exploitation of minors online, the migration police, together with investigators, brought 15 people to criminal responsibility. 8 143 35 Previously in trend: Arrest of pedophiles Distribution of pornography
Young child poisoned by drugs: mother to be tried in Kyiv for failure to fulfil her duties. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a 4-year-old boy was poisoned by drugs found on the floor. His 22-year-old mother, a drug addict, left the child unattended. 2 971 4
Kharkiv region bids farewell to veteran Hryhorii Shykula and his three children killed in Russian strike on Bohodukhiv. PHOTOS On Friday, February 13, in Skovorodynivka in the north of Kharkiv region, people said goodbye to Hryhorii Shykula and his three children, who were killed as a result of a Russian strike on Bohodukhiv on the evening of February 10. 8 049 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region
Five Ukrainian children returned from Russia and occupied territories. VIDEO+PHOTOS Five more Ukrainian children have been returned from Russian-occupied territories and Russia thanks to the active efforts of the Ombudsman's Office team, as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back Ua initiative and with the involvement of the Save Ukraine public organisation. 1 438 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
Consequences of Russian strike on Bohodukhiv: rescuers recovered bodies of four victims from rubble, three of whom were children aged one and two. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers recovered the bodies of four victims, including three children, from the rubble in the Kharkiv region. 2 832 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Children are victims of war
New details of strike on Bohodukhiv: Russia kills three children and their father; pregnant mother hospitalized with injuries and burns (updated). PHOTOS According to the investigation, on February 11 at around 11:30 p.m., an enemy UAV, preliminarily identified as a Geran-2, struck a private home in the city of Bohodukhiv, where a family of five lived. 5 292 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Children are victims of war
Judge driving BMW hit child on pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih: boy is in serious condition. PHOTO In Kryvyi Rih, a judge from one of the district courts hit an 11-year-old boy on a pedestrian crossing. 6 627 28 Previously in trend: Car Accident
In TOT of Kherson region, schoolchildren were forced to write postcards to Russian military personnel. PHOTO In the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the Kherson region, schoolchildren in the "Kakhovka district" were forced to make greeting cards for Russian military personnel. 2 155 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Knife attack at school in Kyiv: teenager charged, victims in serious condition. PHOTO A 14-year-old resident of Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion of attempting to murder his 39-year-old teacher and 14-year-old classmate. 7 151 34 Previously in trend: Attack on a school
Injury of 6-year-old girl whose mother brought her back to Kupiansk after mandatory evacuation: woman served with notice of suspicion The mother of a child who sustained severe injuries during a Russian strike on Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region has been served with a notice of suspicion over violating mandatory evacuation requirements. 4 317 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk
Russian attack on Zhytomyr region: child born in 2021 killed (updated). PHOTOS A child born in 2021 died last night as a result of enemy strikes on the Zhytomyr region. 3 313 3 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war Shelling of Zhytomyr region
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of casualties has risen to 14, including 6-year-old child. PHOTOS (updated) On Sunday, 14 December, Russian troops launched a series of drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia. The number of victims has risen to 11. 3 930 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russians strike Kramatorsk, injuring family with two children. PHOTO On Monday, 8 December, Russian invaders struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. At least four people have been reported injured. 1 038 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
12-year-old boy was killed as result of Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region: three people were injured. PHOTOS A 12-year-old boy died as a result of a Russian attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and three people were injured. 2 407 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
In Kyiv, 7-year-old boy died in dental clinic: anaesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion. PHOTOS Juvenile prosecutors from the Sviatoshinsky District Prosecutor's Office have charged a 39-year-old anaesthesiologist with improper performance of professional duties, resulting in the death of a child. 5 551 73
17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion Karina Bakhur died as result of Russian strike on Berestyn. PHOTO A 17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion, Karina Bakhur, was killed in a Russian strike on the village of Berestyn in Kharkiv region. 7 693 7 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war
He pushed, beat, and threatened women with children: man in Kyiv sentenced to 5 years in prison. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A 31-year-old Kyiv resident has been sentenced for harassing, threatening, and assaulting women on the street. 5 271 17
Russian artillery struck children’s hospital in Kherson: nine people injured, including four children. PHOTO Russian troops attacked a children's hospital in Kherson with artillery, injuring 9 people, including children. 1 732 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson
Russian attack on Kyiv: a 19-year-old girl among dead. Three children hospitalised with burns and multiple injuries. PHOTOS At around 2am on 26 October, Russia attacked Kyiv using attack drones. 8 360 28 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv
Consequences of Russian attack on kindergarten in Kharkiv: one person killed, seven injured. Children show acute stress reactions. PHOTOS After a massive combined attack, Russia attacked a kindergarten in Kharkiv with a drone. 7 259 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv
Wisconsin was first state in US to condemn Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children. PHOTOS A resolution condemning Russia's abduction and forced deportation of Ukrainian children has been submitted to the Wisconsin Legislature, the state's main legislative body, for the first time. 1 539 5 Previously in trend: Abduction of children by Russia Russian deportation of Ukrainian children
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