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Ukrainian Students Resume Classes in War-Torn Basement

9/2/2025

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Students Persevere Amid War

On September 1, 2025, students in Bobryk, Ukraine, resumed classes in a basement amid ongoing Russian attacks.
The principal highlighted education's critical role, stating, “We must do everything so this generation is not lost.”
Classrooms are separated by plastic sheets and lack windows, illustrating wartime educational challenges.
Students yearn for traditional classrooms, with one girl expressing a wish for the war to end.

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Children Thrive at Camp

On July 31, a Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in 31 fatalities.
Thirty children from Kyiv attended a summer camp in the Carpathian mountains, free from air raid alarms for ten days.
Camp hosts Tetiana and Alex create a safe environment, helping children develop social skills and confidence.
Activities include dancing, while children also cope with worries about their families.

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Students Persevere Amid War

On September 1, 2025, students in Bobryk, Ukraine, resumed classes in a basement amid ongoing Russian attacks.
The principal highlighted education's critical role, stating, “We must do everything so this generation is not lost.”
Classrooms are separated by plastic sheets and lack windows, illustrating wartime educational challenges.
Students yearn for traditional classrooms, with one girl expressing a wish for the war to end.

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