485 children have been killed since start of full-scale war - President Zelenskyy

This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his evening address.

"The Russian terror has claimed the lives of hundreds of our children, and only since February 24, during the full-scale war, we know for sure that 485 children have been killed. This is a number that we can officially confirm, knowing the data of each child," the head of state said.

He also added that every time a Ukrainian city is de-occupied, Ukraine learns the terrible truth about the occupation. 

"About how many people, how many children are buried in the occupied territory - in the graves of this war, this aggression. And how many more are still under the ruins in Ukrainian cities and villages burned by Russia," Zelenskyy said.

Furthermore, as of June 4, 2023, a total of 371 children have been successfully returned to Ukraine from deportation through a range of efforts.

"At the same time, we know for sure about at least 19,505 deported Ukrainian children, and this is only a part of all our little Ukrainians who are still in the hands of the enemy. We must return them all," the leader said.

He also added that today, June 4, is the Day of Remembrance of Children Who Died as a Result of Russian Aggression in Ukraine.

The rescue operation in the town of Pidhorodne, Dnipro region, where a Russian missile destroyed houses, has already been completed.

As a result of the attack, 25 people were injured, 5 of them children. A 2-year-old girl was also killed.

"Davyd, who is 6 years old, is in serious condition and hospitalized. Denys, 11, is also in serious condition and hospitalized. Oleksandr, 15, is also in serious condition. Liza, 17 years old, is undergoing outpatient treatment. Kira, 10 years old, has a mine-blast injury, she is undergoing outpatient treatment. It is painful to see such reports," Zelenskyy said.

• On June 3, 2023, Russian troops launched an attack on a residential building in the town of Pidhorodne, Dnipro region, which is actually a suburb of Dnipro. The attack injured 22 people, including 5 children. A 2-year-old girl was also killed.