Ukraine returns ten more children abducted to Russia

The Save Ukraine evacuation team rescued and returned ten more children who were occupied after Russia's full-scale war.

One of the children was born during Russia's control of Ukrainian territory, the fund's CEO Mykola Kuleba said.

He also talked about several children and their personal stories.

"Every time we are asked for help, we realize all the risks and dangers for children. There, under the rule of the occupier, our children are deprived of any rights and a normal happy childhood. Therefore, there is no time for delay. We start acting immediately. As of today, this is already 261 children rescued from Russia and the occupation by our organization."

Kuleba told the story of Lana, who born during the occupation. Her mother Tamila met the full-scale war pregnant.

They barely survived the first months, when there was a shortage of food and medicine. The young woman hoped that she would give birth in a free Ukraine, but passed many Russian checkpoints.

"A new life was born under explosions. The woman in labor was very scared, but fortunately, she didn't have to go to a shelter. They were discharged home 4 hours after the birth, without having given the child a single vaccination."

Ukraine and Canada have launched the International Coalition for the Return of Children.

The state  managed to return 11 children who were deported to their territory or held in occupation by Russia.