Another group of Ukrainian children has been brought back from Russian occupation.

Source: Bring Kids Back UA initiative

Details: Among them is a 5-year-old boy taken forcibly from his mother and deported to the Russian Federation, as well as a young man grappling with psychological issues stemming from the Russian invasion.

Thirteen-year-old Olena, who was forced to attend a Russian school during occupation, has returned to Ukraine. Instead of being enrolled in the 6th grade, she was placed in the 3rd grade and prohibited from speaking Ukrainian. She is raised by her father, who was arrested, beaten and falsely accused of violence when they attempted to flee.

Five-year-old Nazar, taken to the Russian Federation against his mother’s wishes, is now back home. The boy smiles and plays with her once more.

Seventeen-year-old Viktor has also been returned to his homeland. Overwhelmed by the pressures of occupation, he withdrew into himself and fell into depression. He is now undergoing psychological rehabilitation.

Seven-year-old Serhii was also rescued. In occupied territory, his father was seized by the Russian military at a checkpoint, beaten and interrogated for over two hours. Realising the peril, the family resolved to escape. Upon reaching safe territory, Serhii nestled close to his mother and whispered: “Mum, now Ukraine is no longer a secret?”

Background: Before that, a group of Ukrainian teenagers, including several 17-year-old boys who endured interrogations and searches, were previously returned from occupation.

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