20 Apr, 13:04··

Europol Finds 45 Kidnapped Ukrainian Children

ZEIT Online

Europol is investigating the disappearance of 45 Ukrainian children. They are tracing leads to Russia and Belarus. The goal is to find and return the children to their families.

Europol is working with Dutch authorities to investigate the abduction of these children. Investigators used facial recognition software to find their location. The investigation focuses on the circumstances of the children’s disappearance. This case is linked to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. German citizens in Russia have also been arrested as part of this investigation.

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Highlights

Europol Searches for 45 Children

Europol investigators are searching for 45 Ukrainian children allegedly kidnapped during the Russia-Ukraine war.

Investigation Traces Leads to Russia

Europol is investigating the kidnapping, tracing leads to Russia, Belarus, and occupied territories.

German Citizens Arrested in Russia

German citizens in Russia have been arrested as part of the investigation.

Facial Recognition Used in Case

The investigation utilized readily available facial recognition software to identify children's locations.

Collaboration with Dutch Authorities

Europol is collaborating with Dutch authorities to investigate the children’s disappearance and potential return.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Europol is investigating 45 Ukrainian children.
  • The children were allegedly taken to Russia, Belarus, and occupied territories.
  • Dutch authorities are collaborating with Europol on the investigation.
  • The investigation uses publicly available internet sources and facial recognition.

Timeline

4h span
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