Ukraine: The Children’s Story
A year on from Russia’s invasion, some of Ukraine’s children share their stories of fear, loss, strength and hope.
The war in Ukraine is the biggest in Europe since World War II. Millions of children have been forced to leave their homes to escape the fighting, but many others couldn’t or didn’t. Hearing from just some of those who are living through war, this film lets the children caught in the conflict tell their stories in their own words.
Covering fear, loss, strength and hope, they detail the life-changing events of the war and the impact it is having on their day-to-day lives. They share their experiences of surviving attacks from the air, being forced to live for weeks at a time in bomb shelters, and their towns and villages becoming occupied by Russian soldiers.
Ricky Boleto finds out how the children are coping with living in a country at war.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ricky Boleto |
| Editor | Lewis James |
| Producer | Lauren Parker |
| Production Manager | Laura Perrins |
Broadcasts
- Wed 22 Feb 202307:55
- Sat 4 Mar 202300:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Sat 4 Mar 202313:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sat 4 Mar 202317:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sun 5 Mar 202305:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sun 5 Mar 202314:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Mon 6 Mar 202303:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Tue 7 Mar 202320:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Wed 8 Mar 202301:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Fri 10 Mar 202302:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
Featured in...
![]()
Ukraine and Russia: From The Beginning
One year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, look back at these two countries' history.
![]()
You and Your World
Explore and learn about the world around you ...

