Secrets of a Soviet Redoubt: The Hidden Network of Ukrainian Youth Camps

U.S.-funded research has uncovered more than 210 locations where Ukrainian children are being subjected to military training, drone manufacturing, and forced re-education under a Russian-led deportation program.

Yale's School of Public Health published a report revealing over 150 new sites since last year's findings, with half managed by the Russian government. The report suggests this is the largest such operation identified to date, with Ukraine claiming over 19,500 children have been illegally displaced by Russia.

Researchers argue that this may represent an unprecedented child re-education network facilitated by Russia, with locations including military bases and camps. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Putin and a top children's rights official, marking this as a global issue demanding international unity.

(With inputs from agencies.)