# Ukraine brings 23 children home from Russian-occupied territory

https://mins.news/en/item/106422

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-19 14:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brings-home-23-children-from-russian-occupation/

> Ukraine says 23 more children returned from Russian-occupied territory over the past week. They are receiving psychological support and help restoring Ukrainian documents. Among them is 9-year-old Stefan, whom Bring Kids Back UA says was forced to receive military training at school, including instruction in handling grenades and firearms.

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