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The majority of those killed and injured were in major cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv, or in populated areas in other regions.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, large numbers of long-range drones launched into Russia by Ukrainian armed forces injured at least 11 civilians over the weekend, according to Russian authorities.<\/p>\n
Silence the guns<\/h2>\n
High Commissioner Volker T\u00fcrk underscored the urgency for an end to hostilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is time to put an end to Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, to commit to \u2013 and implement \u2013 a comprehensive ceasefire that stops the daily killing and destruction, and to start genuine peace negotiations, built on respect for international law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He highlighted that \u2013 even amid ongoing hostilities \u2013 people deprived of their liberty must be protected. Summary executions, torture and all forms of inhumane and degrading treatment of prisoners are always prohibited, in any circumstances, and must stop immediately.<\/p>\n
In addition, civilian detainees should be released as soon as the lawful reason for their detention ceases to exist and their protection against refoulement must be ensured, he said.<\/p>\n
Relief, but also loss<\/h2>\n
High Commissioner T\u00fcrk welcomed the recent exchange of prisoners of war and civilian detainees.<\/p>\n
Eight hundred eighty prisoners of war and 120 civilians from each side were exchanged. Most of the civilians appeared to have been detainees, but details on individuals included in the exchange are not yet available, according to his office, OHCHR.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany families can now breathe a sigh of relief because their loved ones have finally returned home,\u201d Mr. T\u00fcrk said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut at the same time, other families have lost relatives and their homes, as their communities across Ukraine came under attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impact on children<\/h2>\n
In a separate statement, the UN Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep concern for the impact of the latest attacks on Ukraine\u2019s children.<\/p>\n
Munir Mammadzade, UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, said that in the past three days, at least three children were reportedly killed in Zhytomyr, and at least 13 children were injured in several regions across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cUkraine\u2019s children have suffered for far too long. How many more futures must be stolen? The senseless violence and loss of young lives must stop,\u201d Mr. Mammadzade said.<\/p>\n
According to UNICEF, more than 220 children were killed or injured between January and April 2025 \u2013 a 40 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cAttacks on civilian areas must end, and children must always be protected,\u201d Mr. Mammadzade emphasised. \u201cAbove all, children need an end to this war.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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