Ukraine claims Moscow's troops killed around 240 children, injured over 440

As Russia Ukraine war continues to escalate, with Moscow relentlessly bombing Ukrainian cities, a total of 243 children have lost ir lives in war-torn nation since conflict began on February 24, Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine revealed on Telegram. office furr claimed that over 444 Ukrainian children have been injured by Russian troops' actions, Ukrinform reported.  

As per a statement from Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, “As of May 30, 2022, over 687 children in Ukraine were affected by Russian armed aggression. According to data from juvenile prosecutors, 243 children were killed and over 444 injured”.  

Furrmore, highest number of victims were recorded in Donetsk Region where 153 children have been affected. While, Kyiv Region has reported 116, Kharkiv area with 109, Chernihiv with 68, Luhansk and Kherson with 52, Mykolaiv with 47, Zaporizhzhia with 29, Sumy Region with 17, Kyiv City with 16, and Zhytomyr Region with 15.  However, as per Ukrinform, se figures are t accurate since y are still being reviewed in conflict zones, temporarily occupied territories, and freed areas.  

Apart from this, a 9-year-old child was slain in Russia's bombardment of Myroliubivka, Kherson Region, on May 29. Two or children were also hurt, which include a 7-month-old infant and a 5-year-old girl. Furr, a 16-year-old child was injured in Russia's bombardment of Lysychansk, Luhansk Region, on May 26. 

As of May 27, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights revealed that 4,031 civilians have died and 4,735 have been wounded in Ukraine since commencement of war. 

One-third of Kharkiv is still under Russian occupation: Zelenskyy

Meanwhile, as crisis in Ukraine nearing its 100th day, embattled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that war has cost Russia its 'future' and cultural links with free world. On Sunday, he dressed his country by saying that Putin's ministration has jeopardised Russian Federation's cultural links by conducting war against his nation. tably, se statements came as European Union prepares to host a summit to discuss Kremlin's sixth round of sanctions. 

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also disclosed that one-third of Kharkiv is still under Russian occupation in his speech. He promised, however, to retake rrn city from attackers. After a fortnight of calmness, Russian forces have resumed shelling and inving Kharkiv, nation's second-largest city. 

(Im: AP)