Russian Soldiers Rehabilitate at Artek Camp in Crimea Amid Child Deportations

In Crimea, Russian soldiers are undergoing rehabilitation as part of a "reset" program in a children's camp. While the Ukrainian children are being deported, the occupiers are creating comfortable conditions for recreation.

This was reported by the press service of the National Resistance Center.

Russian soldiers who took part in the war against Ukraine are undergoing rehabilitation at the Artek children's camp on the southern coast of the occupied Crimea, which is under sanctions.

Instead of children's laughter, there are the sounds of war criminals' boots. "In the famous Artek camp in the annexed Crimea, the Russians are now restoring the forces of their terrorists," the statement said.

According to the Center, at least 30 Russian soldiers who took part in hostilities against Ukraine have already rested in this camp.

The Resistance Center noted that while Ukrainian children are being deported, Russified and deprived of their rights to education and security, the killers are being provided with conditions for a comfortable recovery. They also called on the international community to respond to the Kremlin's criminal policy.

Recently, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution that for the first time explicitly recognizes the need to take into account the damage caused by Russia to Ukraine since 2014, in particular through the occupation of Crimea. The document also emphasizes that all victims of Russian aggression, including Crimean residents, should be entitled to compensation through international redress mechanisms.

In addition, human rights activists, together with international organizations, sent evidence of Russia's systematic war crimes in Crimea and other occupied regions to the UN. The Media Initiative for Human Rights has identified at least 1,908 civilians illegally detained by the aggressor.

Meanwhile, the militarization of children in occupied Crimea has intensified: more than six thousand students are undergoing military training. As of April 2025, there are 260 cadet classes on the peninsula, which is 63 more than last year, when there were 197. In addition, there are 16 Cossack classes, and a total of 6,265 children are undergoing military training.

Анна Бальчінос