UNICEF said children have again been killed and injured in attacks reported over recent days in the Russian Federation and across Ukraine. The statement was issued on 4 August 2026 by UNICEF offices in New York and Geneva.

The agency’s remarks draw attention to the continuing impact of the conflict on children in both countries. UNICEF described the reported deaths and injuries as part of a renewed series of attacks affecting young people.

The statement places the reported child casualties at the center of international concern, underscoring the risks children continue to face amid violence in the region.