Ukraine marks day of remembrance for child victims of Russian aggression
Ukraine marked the Day of Remembrance for Children Killed by Russia's Armed Aggression on June 4, with official figures reporting at least 707 child fatalities and 2,548 injuries nationwide. The MFA called for the return of deported children, while Russia plans to send children t
Ukraine observed the Day of Remembrance for Children Killed by Russia's Armed Aggression on June 4, with official figures reporting at least 707 child fatalities and 2,548 injuries nationwide. Local reports indicate 113 children died in the Kharkiv region and 46 in Dnipropetrovsk. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) urged the international community to intensify pressure on Russia for the immediate return of all illegally deported and forcibly displaced Ukrainian children, emphasizing that "participation in crimes must have consequences." Commemorative events, including laying toys and releasing balloons, took place in cities like Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Russian authorities are reportedly planning to send thousands of children, including those from militaristic youth groups, to occupied Crimea for summer programs, despite ongoing strikes on the peninsula.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Суспільне Новини