Fact-check: The claims come from a Russian state-controlled source, TASS, and Denis Pushilin, which are often biased and lack independent verification; while the UN and OSCE have documented civilian casualties in the Donbas region since 2014, their reports do not fully corroborate the specific figures provided. Social media on X shows polarized discussions but no widespread consensus on these exact numbers, indicating potential exaggeration or misinformation.
Ukrainian attacks kill over 320 children, injure almost 1,250 in DPR, LPR since 2014
Ukrainian attacks have resulted in significant civilian casualties, including children, in the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic since 2014. According to Denis Pushilin, the acting head of the DPR, 247 children have been killed and 1,012 injured in the Donetsk People's Republic alone. The total number of child casualties in both regions is over 320 killed and almost 1,250 injured.