Ukraine returns eight children from Russian-occupied territory  

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** Children Rescued from Russian-Controlled Areas**

Eight Ukrainian children have been brought back home, according to , head of the Presidential . These children were living in areas controlled by Russia.

This happened under a program called Bring Kids Back UA. Since 2022, over ,500 Ukrainian children have been taken away from their homes and sent to Russia. Sadly, only about 390 children have been able to return home so far.

The eight children who were rescued are between six and 16 years old. They came from areas like Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Oblasts, and Crimea. Seven of them were helped by Qatar’s efforts, while one was taken back through a safe route.

Each child’s story shows how difficult it is to help people during the ongoing . For example, there was a young girl with medical problems who couldn’t get the treatment she needed in Crimea. Another boy had lost his mom and was at risk of being sent to a Russian family.

Andriy Yermak said: “The return of these children is a step towards restoring and hope.” He emphasized how important this effort is for Ukraine.

**The Risk of Deportation**

Lubinets, the Ukrainian Ombudsman, warned that about 1.5 million Ukrainian children living in occupied areas are at risk of being deported to Russia.

Qatar continues to play a crucial role in helping to bring these children back home.

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