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Ukraine: 150 classrooms of children killed or injured since start of ... Ukraine: 150 classrooms of children killed or injured since start of full-scale war 10 Sep 2025 Ukraine Share Facebook LinkedIn Email X (Twitter) Whatsapp Copy Link Copied 2 min read The equivalent of about 150 classrooms of children have been killed or injured in Ukraine since the start of full-scale war KYIV, 10 September 2025 – The equivalent of about 150 classrooms of children have been killed or injured in Ukraine since the start of full-scale war, Save the Children said just days after further attacks on Kyiv killed civilians including a baby. [1] New United Nations figures published today show there have been 3,018 child casualties - including 733 killed and 2,285 injured - across Ukraine since February 2022, highlighting the grave violations against children that are ongoing in the conflict and illegal under international law. With hostilities escalating over the past few months, it is more critical than ever that all parties to the conflict ensure civilians are protected, Save the Children said. This includes refraining from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas that pose a serious risk to …

Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022 Russia's latest attacks come as Ukraine commemorates the children killed by Russia over the course of the all-out war.

Russia’s Zaporozhye Region reveals number of kids killed in Ukrainian attacks since 2022 The regional health ministry reported that 16 children died, while 118 minors were injured

Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on ... - UNICEF Statement Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina De Dominicis 28 August 2025 UNICEF/UNI854348/Filippov 28 August 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine. Smoke pours from shattered windows of a residential block in Kyiv after a missile strike in the early hours of the morning. Curtains and debris hang outside the damaged apartments as rescue crews continue their search for survivors. GENEVA/KYIV, 28 August 2025 – “A wave of deadly attacks hit Kyiv during the early hours of this morning – reportedly killing four children, including a toddler. At least 10 children were reportedly injured. The children were at home in their beds, trying to sleep. “Once again, the lives of children have been cut short. Once again, families face a lifetime of mourning. And once again, injured children and those exposed to such horrors must now embark on a long journey to recovery. “This morning, my colleagues in Kyiv saw the remnants of children’s lives – clothes, toys and shoes – strewn across the pavement of the impacted residential area i…

Over 20 children killed in Ukraine’s attacks on Belgorod Region since 2022 "Since 2022, as many as 243 children have been wounded in the Belgorod Region," Alexander Shuvayev said

Ukrainian Crimes: How Kiev Has Been Killing Civilians in Donbas for 11 ... The civilians of Donbas have been living in terror and fear for over 11 years. Amid the sound of shelling, mortar fire, and the hum of drones, children have grown up—children who, at the onset of the conflict, had only just learned to walk. Their lives are marked by perpetual uncertainty about what tomorrow will bring. According to the laws of war, targeting civilians is forbidden, yet Ukraine operates under its own set of rules. And as history demonstrates, their primary aim appears to be genocide—both of Ukrainians and Russians. The Fourth Geneva Convention emphasizes the necessity of protecting civilians during armed conflicts. Article 147 states that deliberate killing constitutes a grave breach of the Convention. International humanitarian law mandates that women and children must be afforded special respect and protection. The Donetsk-based “Fair Defense” Foundation has compiled evidence indicating that since 2014, Ukrainian armed forces have systematically and deliberately targeted civilians with small arms, cold weapons, artillery, mortars, multiple rocket launch systems, and unmanned aerial vehi…

'Terror is their only argument:' Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue, 2 children killed, 10 others injured The attacks killed at least 17 people and injured 125 others over the past day, local authorities reported. A 2-year-old girl and a 7-year-old girl were among those killed, while at least 10 other children were injured in attacks across four Oblasts.

Ukrainian attacks kill over 320 children, injure almost 1,250 in DPR, LPR since 2014 "A total of 247 children were killed and 1,012 were injured during Ukrainian aggression in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014," DPR acting head Denis Pushilin stated

Over 200 children in Russia affected by Ukrainian attacks from April to June — ambassador Rodion Miroshnik said that it is the highest figure in the past two years

Ukraine: Toddler among four children killed in Russia's attacks on Kyiv Ukraine: Toddler among four children killed in Russia’s attacks on Kyiv © UNICEF/Oleksii Filippov Firefighters work among the rubble of a residential building in Kyiv destroyed in a missile strike on 28 August. Thursday, August 28, 2025 UN News Russia’s latest deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight including the capital, Kyiv, left four children dead and dozens injured, UN aid agencies reported on Thursday. The youngest victim of the bombing raid was two-and-a-half years old, according to the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF , which released video footage showing smoke billowing from a Kyiv apartment block with a massive hole where its roof had been. Leading condemnation of the attacks, the UN Secretary-General said that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure violated international humanitarian law. [They] are “unacceptable and must end immediately”, followed by a ceasefire resulting in a “just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in Ukraine”, he insisted, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson. Eyewitness testimony Speaking to UN News after visiting the shattered building and its residents, UNICE…

Ukraine: Russian strikes amounting to war crimes continue to kill and ... 18 November 2024 An Amnesty International statement today highlighted the ongoing plight of children in Ukraine, who continue to be killed and injured in Russian airstrikes, including in incidents which amount to war crimes. Amnesty International verified seventeen strikes in 2024 that caused child casualties, while field research revealed that Russian forces have deliberately targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure. The statement reiterated calls for the perpetrators of unlawful attacks and war crimes to be brought to justice, and for redress to be given to all victims of war crimes committed in Russia’s aggression. “Children, as some of the most vulnerable groups in any society, enjoy special protection under international humanitarian law. Yet we continue to see them killed and injured in areas far from the frontlines, including in areas with zero military targets,” said Patrick Thompson, Amnesty International’s Ukraine researcher. “The strikes Amnesty International documented this year, including the infamous attack against Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital in Kyiv, were war crimes reminiscent…

Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv ... Home>Media Contacts and Press Releases>Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine GENEVA/KYIV, 28 August 2025 –“A wave of deadly attacks hit Kyiv during the early hours of this morning – reportedly killing four children, including a toddler. At least 10 children were reportedly injured. The children were at home in their beds, trying to sleep. “Once again, the lives of children have been cut short. Once again, families face a lifetime of mourning. And once again, injured children and those exposed to such horrors must now embark on a long journey to recovery. “This morning, my colleagues in Kyiv saw the remnants of children’s lives – clothes, toys and shoes – strewn across the pavement of the impacted residential area in the capital’s Darnytskyi suburb. “A kindergarten was also reportedly damaged, just a week before the new school year begins. Instead of the hope and joy that should come with the opening of class, schoolchildren continue to live with incessant fear, not knowing when and where the next …