Overview

• Andriy Yermak announced that two families with children were evacuated from Russian-held territory under the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
• Both families have reached Ukraine-controlled areas where officials say they now feel safe and can start rebuilding their lives.
• One family had lived under occupation for more than four years, including a 15-year-old son with a musculoskeletal disorder who could not access treatment there.
• The family's 8-year-old daughter spent half of her life living with the sound of explosions and constant fear.
• The second case involved an 18-year-old and her mother who repeatedly failed to leave on their own, with thanks extended to the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and partners for assistance.