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15-Year-Old and Mother Evacuated From Russian-Occupied Territory Through Bring Kids Back UA

A 15-year-old boy and his mother have been rescued from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
The Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak shared the news on Telegram on June 16, emphasizing the difficult conditions the family faced under occupation.
“Despite pressure from the occupiers, who forced children to attend a Russian school, the boy continued his Ukrainian education online. The family faced constant inspections and persecution due to their pro-Ukrainian stance,” Yermak noted.

He also expressed gratitude to the organization Helping to Leave and other partners for their role in coordinating the rescue mission and supporting the family throughout their journey to safety.
“We are carrying out the President’s mission — to bring every Ukrainian child home,” he stated.
Earlier, eleven children who were held in the temporarily occupied areas of Kherson region had been successfully returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
The group includes eight girls and three boys, ranging in age from 4 to 17. The children come from nine different families, while one child is currently under state care due to the lack of parental guardianship.
