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Russian strikes on Kyiv and the region have continued for more than two days. Roshen and UNICEF warehouses, a Nova Poshta depot, and book warehouses have been destroyed.
A UNICEF warehouse containing essential supplies was destroyed during an attack in Chubynske. This has complicated efforts to help vulnerable families ahead of the winter.
Since the start of the invasion, 86,526 children have been born in Kyiv’s municipal medical facilities. Among them were 1,468 sets of twins and 14 sets of triplets.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that UNICEF had missed the key point by not identifying the deaths of children as a consequence of Russia’s aggression. He also pointed out errors in the data on victims in Ukraine and called for Russia’s war crimes to be condemned.
A 66-year-old man was detained on suspicion of raping two underage sisters. The court remanded him in custody but allowed him to be released on bail of more than UAH 332,000; the prosecutor's office is appealing the decision.
Only 43% of infants receive exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age. The WHO recommends breastfeeding to protect health, while donor milk banks help premature babies.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
The Ministry of Health has released data showing that only 43% of infants receive exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. In case the mother lacks or has insufficient milk, the practice of breast milk donation is in place.
Russian strike destroyed a UNICEF warehouse with humanitarian aid for Ukrainian children. The damage amounts to nearly $3.9 million, with over 106 thousand units of cargo destroyed.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on child-friendly justice in accordance with EU standards. 15 Barnahus centers have been opened in Ukraine, and a registry of psychologists has been created.
Trump discussed Tehran's nuclear program and a ceasefire with advisors. No official decision has been released following the two-hour meeting.
Ruslan Kravchenko initiated a UN suicide prevention program. UNICEF will expand the network of Barnahus centers to protect children's rights.
The Ministry of Education and UNICEF have signed a plan to finance educational projects for 2026. The funds will be used to educate one million children and support teachers.
Two UNICEF civilian staff members were killed while delivering water in Gaza. The Israeli military reported detecting armed individuals in the control zone.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about the development of steatosis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis due to alcohol. In 2024, 72% of Ukrainians consumed alcohol, which threatens irreversible changes.
Roman Abramovich is registering a fund to distribute frozen assets for global needs. The British government demands that all money be directed exclusively to aid Ukraine.
Three people, including a French national, were killed in a drone strike in the DRC. The UN and Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on the humanitarian mission.
2025 was the deadliest year for civilians, and the real number of victims could be much higher.
According to UNICEF, 2,589,900 Ukrainian children are displaced. Of these, more than 791,000 are internally displaced and almost 1,798,900 are refugees.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced complex electricity supply schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday due to low temperatures. He also mentioned a review of the list of critical infrastructure facilities and increased control over electricity distribution.
The UN Children's Fund UNICEF has urged governments to criminalize the creation of AI content depicting child sexual abuse, due to the rapid increase in such materials. The organization emphasizes the use of AI to create deepfakes and "undress" children, which has already affected 1.2 million children in 11 countries.
In Kyiv, 63 teams are working on restoring power grids, and over 220 teams are restoring heat supply. NJSC "Naftogaz" is ready to provide another 40 teams of specialists.
The educational ombudsman announced that students and teachers can receive qualified psychological support free of charge. Assistance is available in educational institutions, inclusive resource centers, from family doctors, mental health centers, as well as through the "How are you?" program and the Ministry of Health's hotlines.
The UN has taken over responsibility for managing displaced persons camps in Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces. This affects approximately 28,000 civilians, mostly women and children, associated with ISIS.
The winter of 2026 became one of the most difficult periods for Ukraine due to massive Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The international community is providing comprehensive assistance to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
David Beckham commented on raising children and the influence of social media after a conflict with his eldest son. He emphasized that children have the right to make mistakes, as it is part of their learning.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 10 people, including senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials. This happened against the backdrop of a fragile truce that has been in effect since October 2025.
The United Nations has approved a 7% budget cut to $3. 45 billion for 2026, which is $270 million less than the current budget. This decision is due to a financial crisis caused by US debt and involves cutting 2,900 positions.
Nearly a million Ukrainian children live in an "eternal lockdown," studying online due to the pandemic and war. This has led to a deterioration in psychological well-being but has also revealed a high level of resilience among young people.
In Sudan's South Kordofan state, at least 114 people, including 46 children, have died as a result of a series of attacks on civilian infrastructure. The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary group "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF).