Ukrainian children at Knowledge Day celebrations. Photo: fotos123/Depositphotos

The Kyiv Oblast Military Administration has advised schools in high-risk areas not to hold mass celebrations to mark the start of the new school year on 1 September.

Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "The enemy has been attacking Kyiv Oblast almost continuously for five days in a row. Tomorrow, on 1 September, children will be going to school. And today I am appealing to all parents, teachers and heads of educational institutions to put safety first.

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