Since the start of the full-scale war, 2,318 children have been reported missing in Ukraine, according to police
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 2,318 children in Ukraine remain missing.
The Juvenile Police reported this on Telegram on the occasion of International Missing Children’s Day.
“As of today, 2,318 children remain actively missing since the start of the full-scale war,” the police noted.
The Juvenile Police emphasized that all national and international cooperation mechanisms are being utilized to search for missing children.
Law enforcement officials stress that the search will not cease until the child is found and returned to a safe environment.
It is worth noting that Panama’s accession to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children indicates that the issue of Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian minors has become relevant not only for Europe but also for countries of the so-called Global South.
Prior to this, Panama, Switzerland, and Cyprus officially joined the international coalition to rescue deported minors. The coalition now comprises 46 countries and three international organizations, confirming the global attention to Russia’s crimes.
The EU has expanded sanctions against Russia for the abduction of Ukrainian children.
