Several Ukrainian teenagers, residing in Kherson following its occupation by Russian forces in March 2022, were reportedly compelled by school officials to attend a “camp” in Russian-occupied Crimea.
As per the report, one student, 17-year-old Denys Berezhnyi, studying to be a locksmith, claimed a school official informed him in October 2022 about the camp requirement, asserting his parents had already authorized the necessary travel documents, despite their alleged unawareness.
Fearful of consequences, Berezhnyi, along with other children, traveled by bus and boat to Crimea. Allegations against Russia include accusations of kidnapping or forcibly relocating over 6,000 Ukrainian children to various camps across Russia.