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title: "Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of Russian Aggression: Tragic Figures and Official Status"
description: "June 4 in Ukraine is the Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of Russian Aggression. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 700 children have been killed, and thousands more are missing. On this day, minutes of silence and memorial actions are held throughout the country. 🕯️🇺🇦"
date: 2026-06-04T07:50:00.000Z
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# Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of Russian Aggression: Tragic Figures and Official Status

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June 4 is a date that holds special, tragic significance for every Ukrainian. On this day, the country mourns the children whose lives were cut short as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. This is not just a commemorative date on the calendar, but a day when society comes together to honor the memory of the young victims of the war.

### Official Status and International Context

The status of this day was enshrined at the legislative level by a resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted on June 1, 2021. In choosing the date — June 4 — legislators were guided by the decision of the UN General Assembly. Thus, the Ukrainian Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of Russian Aggression is synchronized with the international commemorative day, highlighting the global nature of the tragedy.

### Traditions of Mourning and Calls from Authorities

On this day, memorial events, minutes of silence, and commemorative actions are traditionally held throughout the country. State authorities and public organizations call on citizens not to stand aside but to participate in the mourning events, paying tribute to the deceased.

Unfortunately, the war does not stand still. In 2026, the aggressor state continues to take innocent lives, increasing the list of those who will never return home.

### Tragic Statistics of Losses

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, citing data from the Office of the Prosecutor General, announced shocking statistics of losses since the beginning of the full-scale invasion:

    - More than 700 children have been killed.

    - Another 2,317 young Ukrainians are listed as missing, according to the National Police.

“Behind these terrible figures are broken lives and irreparable grief for thousands of families,” the ministry emphasized.

### Pain That Remains Forever

The department noted that the killing of children has no justification. No military objectives or political ambitions can serve as grounds for depriving a child of the right to life. The death of children remains one of the most terrible consequences of the war, the pain of which remains with families, communities, and the entire country forever.

“We remember each and every one, we sympathize with the families and loved ones of the deceased children,” the Ministry of Education and Science concluded, calling on society to preserve the memory of the tragedy.