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Russian troops raped and tortured children in Ukraine, U.N. panel says

As I sit here reading about the horrific news of Russian troops raping and torturing children in Ukraine, my heart breaks into a million pieces. How can human beings commit such heinous acts against the most innocent and vulnerable members of society? The first-hand accounts of refugees who have witnessed these atrocities paint a picture of unimaginable horror and suffering. The stories of young girls being forced to disguise themselves as boys to avoid being raped, or a mother being raped in front of her dead child, are beyond comprehension.

The thought of these Russian soldiers inflicting such unspeakable violence on innocent civilians, including children as young as 4 years old, is truly sickening.… Continue reading