UN records sharp increase in crimes against Ukrainian children.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the rise in violations of children's rights due to Russia's actions in Ukraine. According to him, the situation regarding children's rights as a result of Russia's military aggression in Ukraine has significantly worsened this year.

The report also indicates that the most significant increase in serious violations of children's rights has been recorded in Lebanon, Mozambique, Haiti, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. António Guterres expressed outrage over the sharp deterioration of the situation regarding children's rights in Ukraine, particularly regarding acts of violence and attacks on schools and hospitals.

'During the reporting period (2024-2025), the UN recorded 94 killings and 577 injuries among children as a result of actions by Russian military and affiliated groups,' Guterres emphasized.

The Russian armed forces have been included in the list of state institutions that systematically violate children's rights. This concerns not only Russia but also several other countries that violate the rights of the youngest. It is also worth noting that the Russian authorities attempted to exchange Ukrainian children for their military personnel as part of the prisoner exchange of soldiers.

The report by António Guterres on violations of children's rights due to Russia's actions in Ukraine is crucial for discussions and measures to protect children during wars and conflicts.

In a manner characteristic of an experienced Ukrainian journalist, concerns expressed by the UN Secretary-General regarding violations of children's rights due to Russia's actions in Ukraine are described. The report's data and the call to protect the rights of the youngest during conflicts highlight an important issue for the whole world.