Ukraine returned two families with children from TOT by Russia

According to Ukrinform, this was announced by the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.

According to Yermak, “one of the families had been living under occupation for more than four years.”

The eldest son, who is 15 years old, has a musculoskeletal disorder and needed treatment. It was impossible to get it in the occupied territory. 

The younger daughter, who is 8 years old, spent half of her life in fear under the sounds of explosions. 

“Another story is that of an 18-year-old girl and her mother, who lived in danger and fear for years and repeatedly tried to leave on their own, but without success,” Yermak said.

Photo: Bring Kids Back UA

He reported that both families are now in territory controlled by Ukraine, where they feel safe for the first time in a long time and can begin to build a new life. 

Yermak thanked the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and all partners for their help in rescuing these families.

As reported by Ukrinform, as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three teenagers were rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russia. 

First photo is illustrative: nu.nl