Girl returns to Ukraine after over 10 years under occupation

This was reported in Telegram by Daria Zarivna, an adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, Ukrinform reports.

“A girl who lived under occupation for more than 10 years has returned to Ukraine - the return took place within the framework of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA. Alina, who was only 7 years old when her hometown came under occupation in 2014, was forced to spend her entire childhood and adolescence in an environment of continuous propaganda and limited opportunities,” Zarivna said.

According to her, despite the pressure of the circumstances, she has always sought to maintain ties with Ukraine - she studied online at a Ukrainian school and dreamed of obtaining higher education in her homeland.

“Upon reaching the age of majority, Alina made a bold decision to leave the occupied territory. Now the girl is facing an important period of reintegration, during which specialists will help her adapt to a new life,” said the advisor to the head of the OP. 

As reported, on March 14, within the framework of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, four more Ukrainian children who remained in the temporarily occupied territories and were subjected to pressure, intimidation and forced Russification were rescued.

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