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Missile Strike in Ukraine Claims Nine Children’s Lives

4/5/2025

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A devastating missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on April 5, 2025, claimed the lives of at least nine children and left many injured. Since February 2022, over 2,500 children have suffered due to the ongoing conflict. In Gaza, a harsh blockade has deprived one million children of vital aid, putting them at grave risk of malnutrition and disease. UNICEF calls for urgent action to safeguard these innocent lives.

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A devastating missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on April 5, 2025, claimed the lives of at least nine children and left many injured. Since February 2022, over 2,500 children have suffered due to the ongoing conflict. In Gaza, a harsh blockade has deprived one million children of vital aid, putting them at grave risk of malnutrition and disease. UNICEF calls for urgent action to safeguard these innocent lives.