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UNICEF: Attacks harming and killing children in Russia and Ukraine must stop
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UNICEF: Attacks harming and killing children in Russia and Ukraine must stop

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • UNICEF has reiterated calls for Russia and Ukraine to adhere to international humanitarian law, particularly concerning the protection of children and civilian infrastructure.
  • The appeal follows reports of children killed and injured in recent aerial attacks by both countries.
  • UNICEF emphasized that children have a right to safety in their homes and play areas, stating that attacks harming them must cease.

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has strongly urged Russia and Ukraine to uphold their commitments under international humanitarian law, especially regarding the protection of children and civilian infrastructure. This renewed call comes in response to recent reports detailing children killed and injured during aerial attacks conducted by both nations.

"A playground. A beach. A family home. Children have the right to be safe where they live and play, wherever they are," UNICEF stated. The organization highlighted specific incidents, noting that a girl was killed in Russia on Sunday in an airstrike on a playground. Additionally, at least three children were among those killed in an attack on a beach in Krasnodar Krai.

A playground. A beach. A family home. Children have the right to be safe where they live and play, wherever they are.

โ€” UNICEFThe UN Children's Fund emphasized children's right to safety in their living and play areas.

In Ukraine, UNICEF reported that at least six children have been killed and 19 injured over the past seven days. The organization's statement underscored the urgency of the situation, declaring, "Attacks that kill and injure children must stop."

UNICEF's appeal emphasizes the fundamental right of children to safety and security, condemning any actions that endanger them in places they should consider safe, such as their homes and recreational areas. The agency continues to monitor the situation and advocate for the protection of all children affected by the conflict.

Attacks that kill and injure children must stop.

โ€” UNICEFThe organization issued a strong call for an end to attacks harming children in Russia and Ukraine.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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