Five more children who survived the horrors of the Russian occupation have been returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine. These are three boys and two girls aged 8 to 17, said Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional State Administration. One orphan was also returned with them.
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All the rescued children are now safe and receive the necessary medical and psychological care. They are supported by specialists to help them adapt after the events.
The return operation was made possible by the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, aimed at returning illegally deported and forcibly detained children. The Save Ukraine team played a significant role in the rescue and continues to work actively to bring Ukrainian children home.
According to official sources, hundreds of children remain under occupation or have been illegally transferred to Russia. Ukraine calls on the international community to increase pressure on Russia and facilitate the return of all illegally detained Ukrainian children.
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