Russian authorities recorded more than 1,000 cases of missing minors during the first half of 2026. According to data reported by the newspaper Védomosti, 25 of the children reported missing during this period were subsequently found dead.
The figures, released in late July 2026, highlight the scale of missing persons cases involving minors within the country. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the circumstances surrounding these disappearances or the specific causes of death for those found deceased.
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