Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the conflict has had devastating effects on the civilian population, particularly children. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) reported that at least 560 children have been killed. Additionally, the Ukrainian government estimates that Russia has kidnapped at least 30,000 Ukrainian children, with only 388 having been recovered and reunited with their families. Reports from various journalists highlight the grim realities of life in Russian-occupied Ukraine, including political persecution, deportations, forced disappearances, and the breaking up of families. Shaun Walker's investigative piece on the Zaporizhzhia region reveals the extent of these atrocities, including population transfers, kidnappings, and the establishment of new propaganda outlets, supported by interviews and leaked Kremlin documents.
The latest from @shaunwalker7 on life in occupied Zaporizhzhia is well worth reading: deportations of potential “anti-Russian” elements; staffing local admin through cooptation, torture, and imported officials; big investments in future control; and more. https://t.co/aPbe7OMhe1
Here are the stories of three Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia. They went to the US to share them and met Liev Schreiber there. At least 20,000 Ukrainian children remain hostages of Russia. So far, only about 400 children were freed. "The Russians said my mother did not… https://t.co/LujcJEuGNc https://t.co/jb7eSOT5i9
The Ukrainian government estimates that Russia has now kidnapped at least 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of the war — and Ukraine has only been able to recover 388 to reunite with their loved ones. @margbrennan spoke to three of Ukraine's stolen children. https://t.co/rKv1hcIxB1
Population transfers, kidnappings, broken families, deportations and spending on new propaganda outlets. Lots of interviews, as well as info from some leaked Kremlin internal documents, in my story about life in occupied Zaporizhzhia region. https://t.co/oczGn4dXcD
A well-researched account of political persecution, deportations and forced disappearances of pro-Ukrainian citizens in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, by @shaunwalker7 https://t.co/geeC24Rkht
Grim piece by @shaunwalker7 on life in Russian occupied-Ukraine, where thousands of ordinary people have been kidnapped – many disappearing without a trace https://t.co/zZWpkr4ZQR
At least 560 children have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, reported the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). https://t.co/1eE9xgDFBl