In Ukraine, 37,000 people are considered missing – ombudsman

In Ukraine, 37,000 people are considered missing

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Almost 37,000 people are considered missing in Ukraine. Among them are children, civilians and soldiers.

However, the actual number may be higher, reported in the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets.

According to the ombudsman, Russia has been abducting civilians since 2014, but with the start of the full-scale invasion, the situation has significantly escalated.

Currently, almost 37 thousand people are considered missing – they are children, civilians and military personnel. In addition, Ukraine verified about 1,700 people who were illegally detained by the aggressor country.

So far, only 147 civilian hostages have been returned home.

“At the same time, we are doing everything possible to move the issue of the return of civilians from ground zero. In particular, this is the focus of the work of the Office of the Ombudsman and one of the tasks of clause 4 of the Peace Formula.

In addition, at the initiative of our institution, Ukraine created an international platform for the release of illegally detained Russian civilians.” Dmytro Lubinets noted.

He added that Ukraine is working to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of the civilian population. In particular, such communication was carried out with Turkey.

The opening of the process of criminal prosecution of the top leadership of Russia for the abduction of civilians is also being discussed.

Before reported, that there are sick and vulnerable population groups among the civilians detained by Russia. Three employees of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe are also being held hostage.

At the same time for data According to the National Police, more than 50,000 people are missing in Ukraine.

We will remind, the relatives of missing Ukrainians can apply for help to the ombudsman.