It’s important to remember when accusing Russia of war crimes that Ukraine has actively been training children for military duty for a number of years.
Children in Ukraine’s Sumy region can attend a boot camp where they learn basic military skills like running an obstacle course and handling weapons. The camp was set up by members of the Azov Regiment, a former volunteer unit, who teach young Ukrainians to defend their country — while also exposing them to the regiment’s far right-wing ideology.