Ukraine war creates a generation at risk of being lost
Summary
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the daily lives of children in Kalynove, a village near the border. As conflict continues, children like Andrii and Maksym are enduring hardships and are at risk of losing opportunities to live normal lives.Key Facts
- Kalynove is a village 15 kilometers from the Russian border in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
- Andrii and Maksym, two young boys in the village, now play with toy guns and explore remnants of war instead of typical children's games.
- The war is affecting children in Kalynove, causing emotional distress and potentially long-lasting psychological effects.
- A report by Save the Children highlights impacts like poverty, depression, and hindered emotional growth due to the conflict.
- When first visited by Reuters, six children remained in the village, but now only Andrii and Maksym are left.
- The Ukrainian military's efforts pushed Russian forces back, but fighting continues nearby.
- The children's play involves military games and creating pretend checkpoints and forts.
- According to the United Nations, at least 30 children have died and 120 have been injured by landmines or unexploded weapons in Ukraine since the invasion.
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