Russia recruited Ukrainian kids to carry out attacks. They got caught.
- Posted on September 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Russia has allegedly recruited at least 13 Ukrainian minors to conduct armed operations against their own nation, exploiting vulnerable children through financial incentives. The arrested youths are currently detained across Ukrainian territories, raising serious concerns about child exploitation in warfare and the psychological manipulation tactics employed by hostile foreign powers. This disturbing practice highlights the evolving nature of modern conflict and its devastating impact on civilian populations, particularly youth.
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