As many as 35,000 Ukrainian children are believed to be missing, allegedly taken to Russia or Russian-occupied areas during the invasion that began in February 2022. Families, desperate to reunite with their loved ones, are resorting to risky measures. One mother, Natalia, recounts her harrowing experience as her two teenage sons were detained in a Russian camp under false pretenses. Despite the liberation of her hometown, her children remained barred from returning, highlighting the broader issue of abductions amid the ongoing conflict.
You cannot imagine my emotions my children are all I have Natalia says of her ordeal to rescue her sons. This profound connection illustrates the deep impact of the crisis on families.
The camp authorities refused to let the children leave without my physical presence, highlighting the challenges faced by families in reuniting with their abducted loved ones.
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