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Over 23,000 Ukrainian Children Seek Protection in Sweden

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  • Over 23,000 Ukrainian children have sought protection in Sweden due to Russia's invasion.
  • There were 3,979 Ukrainian-born pupils in Swedish elementary schools during the 2024/25 school year.
  • An 11-year-old Ukrainian pupil describes living in Sweden as normal but with a different language.

The war broke out four years ago, leading to a significant influx of Ukrainian refugees into Sweden. According to the Swedish Migration Agency, over 23,000 children have sought protection in Sweden as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion. During the 2024/25 school year, there were 3,979 pupils in Swedish elementary schools with Ukraine as their country of birth.

" The exact year the war began remains unspecified in the available data. The total number of Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, beyond children, is not detailed in the figures. The impact of the war on Ukrainian children's education and well-being in Sweden is also unclear.

It feels normal to live in Sweden, like in Ukraine but with a different language.

Zlata Ioktionova, Ukrainian pupil in Sweden

The current status of the war and its effects on different regions of Ukraine are not addressed in the provided information.

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