Three More Ukrainian Kids Freed from Occupied Territory
Three additional kids have been retrieved from the temporarily seized territory of the Kherson region.
In a positive development from the Kherson region, three underage Ukrainian residents, aged 12 to 16, have been liberated. This announcement comes from the Regional Military Administration's head, Alexander Prokudin.
Among the liberated is a boy who had been a resident of the occupied town since he was just 9. Despite facingbullying at school (which was backed by his teachers) due to his pro-Ukrainian stance, and pressure tactics by the FSB visiting his family, threatening to take his son away from his mother, the brave young lad stuck to his guns. He refused to partake in militarized events or sing the Russian anthem.
Praiseworthy SteadfastnessCurrently, all three children are receiving the necessary medical and psychological support. Their resilience in the face of adversity is commendable.
Notably, this marks the 46th successful rescue operation in the Kherson region this year. Kudos to those involved in these relentless efforts.
Additional Info
- The return of children from occupied territories in Ukraine is a delicate issue, often requiring collaboration between charities, government agencies, and international organizations.
- Forced deportation and displacement of children from Ukraine to Russia has been a significant issue, with over 19,500 minors reportedly impacted since the start of the conflict.
- The European Parliament has passed resolutions condemning this practice and demanding the immediate return of these children.
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials involved in the alleged kidnapping and deportation of children, which are considered war crimes.
[1] Save Ukraine Charity[5] European Parliament Resolution on the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine (2022/2870(RSP))
Prokudin, the head of the Regional Military Administration in Kherson, announced the liberation of three Ukrainian children aged 12 to 16, who were residents of the occupied territory. One of the children, a boy, had been living in the occupied town since he was 9 and faced bullying at school for his pro-Ukrainian stance. Despite the challenges, these children are now receiving medical and psychological support. This marks the 46th successful rescue operation in the Kherson region this year, a testament to the relentless efforts of those involved. These return operations are typically delicate, requiring collaboration between charities, government agencies, and international organizations, due to the issue of forced deportation and displacement of children from Ukraine to Russia, a significant issue since the start of the conflict. The European Parliament has passed resolutions condemning this practice and demanding the immediate return of these children, and the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials involved in the alleged kidnapping and deportation of children, which are considered war crimes.
