Over 35,000 children in Mykolaiv region have been recognised as victims of the war

Over 35,000 children in the Mykolaiv region have been granted the status of war victims. Illustrative photo: Darna Melnychuk / NikVesti

As of 1 April 2025, 35,127 children in the Mykolaiv region had been granted the status of a child affected by military operations and armed conflicts.

This was announced during a briefing by Iryna Ponomariova, head of the Children’s Services Department of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, according to NikVesti.

According to her, nearly 35,000 children were granted this status as a result of psychological abuse.

«Of these, 8,565 are children of internally displaced persons. Almost 35,000 children were granted this status due to the psychological abuse they suffered. A further 46 children were granted this status as a result of injuries, concussions or other disabilities. Separately, four children were granted this status due to physical violence they suffered during the occupation,» said Iryna Ponomariova.

As a reminder, in 2025, 30 children were returned to the Mykolaiv region following deportation. Three children have already been returned to the region this year. According to Iryna Ponomariova, a total of 45 children have arrived in the region since 2022 to settle there following deportation.