Russia has forcibly abducted 200,000 children from Ukraine since the start of the invasion in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
The Interfax Ukraine news agency quotes the leader as saying: “Russia is also pursuing a consistent criminal policy of deporting our people.
“Forcibly deports both adults and children. This is one of Russia’s most heinous war crimes.
“In total, more than 200,000 Ukrainian children have been deported so far.
“These are orphans from orphanages.
“Children with parents. Children separated from their families.”
He said in his nightly address: “During the 98 days of the Russian invasion, 689 children were injured as a result of the occupiers’ attacks.
“And these are only those we know about.
“We do not yet have all the information from the territory that is currently occupied.”
He added: “The purpose of this criminal policy is not just to steal people but to make those who are deported forget about Ukraine and unable to return.”
Mr Zelensky said 243 children had been killed so far, with 446 injured and 139 missing.
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