Securite & Affaires Etrangeres
Europol tracks down 45 forcibly transferred Ukrainian children
Europol, working with partners, successfully tracked down 45 forcibly transferred or deported Ukrainian children. This coordinated effort, hosted by Europol and the Netherlands, took place on April 16 and 17, 2026. The operation focused on identifying and tracing children taken to temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. This crucial humanitarian action underscores the EU's commitment to protecting vulnerable populations affected by the conflict and highlights ongoing efforts against war crimes.
Europol helps reunite Ukrainian children with their families, addressing war crimes.