Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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February 25, 2026 Peace and security
As a direct result of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian schools are being forced to close, even those far from the front lines. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday.
According to the foundation's data, students lost about 10 days of school every two months last year due to air raid sirens, while in 2026, students are losing more than 16 days due to power outages and lack of heat.
According to UNICEF, at least 1,700 schools in frontline regions of Ukraine are affected by power outages and heating problems. More than one in three schools in Dnipropetrovsk and one in five in Kharkiv are also experiencing prolonged power outages, directly threatening safe and uninterrupted learning.
Nationwide, nearly two million children have been affected by disruptions directly caused by Russia's intensified attacks on energy infrastructure. This includes Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipro, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Odesa, where students have lost up to 88 percent of their school time since mid-January.
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