Ukraine returns illegally deported 17-year-old girl from Russia

A 17-year-old Ukrainian girl, who was sent from the temporarily occupied territory to study in Russia against her will, has been returned from Russia, the press service of the Ministry of Reintegration reported on Friday, UNN reports. 

The Ministry of Reintegration, together with the Ukrainian Child Rights Network, returned 17-year-old Myroslava from Russia

In 2014, the girl reportedly lost her parents. A year and a half ago, against her own will, the girl was sent from the temporarily occupied territory to study in Russia.

"She lived in a dormitory and was essentially left to her own devices. Meanwhile, she was trying to find at least someone who could support and help her," the agency said. 

It is noted that information about her whereabouts came to Ukraine from people who cared.

"Four days of a difficult journey and finally she is already in Ukraine,"  the Ministry of Reintegration said. 

The Ministry of Reintegration  reminded that if you witnessed the illegal transfer of children to the TOT or the territory of the Russian Federation, be sure to report it to the specialized specialist of the Ministry, Natalia Yemets, by phone: (050) 562-03-13. You can also contact the hotlines: Ministry of Reintegration - 15-48 or National Information Bureau - 16-48.

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