Russians massively detaining minors in occupied territory of Ukraine – human rights defenders

"According to the received information, the security forces of the occupiers have started actions aimed at combating the ‘dissent’ among minors in the occupied territories of Ukraine. In May 2023, in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the security officers of the occupying power carried out 27 arrests of minors in Antratsyt and Rovenki," the Eastern Human Rights Group posted on Facebook.

As noted, the reason for detentions is that young people in the occupied territories constantly visit Ukrainian Internet resources and argue with teachers about the actions of Russia at school.

The parents of the detainees are threatened with deprivation of parental rights and deportation of the children to Russia.

It is characteristic that the main informants of the security forces are the ideological advisors to school principals. Such a position was introduced in the schools of Russia and the occupied territories after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

As reported, the occupiers complicate the procedure for entering Luhansk region from Russia, conduct thorough searches for holders of Ukrainian passports.