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17 Children Rescued from Russian Occupation Amid War Crimes

9/28/2025

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Ukrainian officials report 17 children were rescued from Russian-occupied territories, part of about 35,000 abducted since the war began.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said 1,625 children have been returned to Ukraine.
Rescued children faced threats including forced indoctrination and military recruitment by occupying authorities.
A Russian commander was recorded ordering indiscriminate killings, triggering United Nations (UN) outrage.

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Story summary

Ukrainian officials report 17 children were rescued from Russian-occupied territories, part of about 35,000 abducted since the war began.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said 1,625 children have been returned to Ukraine.
Rescued children faced threats including forced indoctrination and military recruitment by occupying authorities.
A Russian commander was recorded ordering indiscriminate killings, triggering United Nations (UN) outrage.