UN warns war is harming education for Ukrainian children
Nearly five years into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, education for children is under sustained strain from frequent air-raid alerts, direct damage to school buildings and infrastructure attacks that cut heating and electricity. Ukrainian authorities estimate more than 4,200 educational institutions have been damaged since the war began, and in hard-hit regions like Sumy one in two facilities is damaged or destroyed. Assessments show many 15-year-olds lack basic competencies, narrowing future options. UNICEF has opened shelters-turned-schools and plans winter assistance, but continued attacks and power outages risk disrupting learning for millions more.
More than 4,200 educational institutions have been damaged since the war began
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The full-scale invasion has continued for nearly five years. Schools face repeated air-raid alerts and infrastructure attacks. If disruptions continue, more children may lose regular learning and services.
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