India, May 5 -- KYIV - The verified number of children killed in attacks across Ukraine has increased by nearly 40 per cent this year compared to last, as deadly attacks continue, UNICEF warned today.

Attacks between 1 January and 31 March 2024 resulted in the deaths of 25 children, according to UN-verified data - the youngest was just two months old. Nine children were reportedly killed in attacks during the first three weeks of April.

"As deadly attacks continue, children and their families are forced to endure yet more loss and destruction," said Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, as she concluded a visit to Ukraine this week. "Every attack sets back recovery and rebuilding efforts, prolonging ...