The occupiers are militarizing children in the occupied territories – Fedorov

The Russian occupiers continue to militarize children in the temporarily occupied territories. They dress them in military uniforms and provide them with weapons.

This was reported by Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov.

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As the Mayor of Melitopol pointed out, in Kostyantynivka, schoolchildren from the "cadet class" controlled by the Russian National Guard pledged allegiance to the aggressor country.

"In Melitopol, they are opening a “House of Young Army” - a military-patriotic movement that engages in the militarization and military training of children," Fedorov emphasized.

Furthermore, Russian security forces are involved in sports events. For example, in Melitopol, to celebrate dictator Volodymyr Putin's birthday, the National Guard held training sessions for children.

"The occupiers are changing the mindset of our children - committing the most terrible crime against Ukraine. All those involved in this must be punished," concluded Ivan Fedorov.

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