By Mary Kekatos
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, children are experiencing devastating consequences of being caught up in the war zone.
At least seven children have been killed, according to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and several more have been injured during air strikes and blasts.
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