Russia recruited Ukrainian children to carry out attacks. They were imprisoned.

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

Across Ukraine, at least 13 minors are imprisoned after being paid by Russia to attack their own country.

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  • Across Ukraine, at least 13 minors are imprisoned after being paid by Russia to attack their own country.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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