Who is entitled to the status of "child of war" in 2025: detailed explanation
These are children who have received physical injuries in the war zone, have experienced sexual or psychological violence, illegal abduction or captivity. This also applies to children whose parents were injured or held in captivity. The registration of the status is engaged in the guardianship authorities at the place of residence or registration of the child.
At the same time, it is important that it is provided regardless of whether the family is in the war zone, whether the status of an internally displaced person has. In order to obtain the status, the legal representative must apply to the minors and submit the necessary documents: a passport or other document confirming the person, birth certificate of the child, IDP certificate (if any), extract from the register of the territorial community and other papers.
Also a prerequisite is the existence of evidence of the crime-for example, the conclusion of forensic examination. Although in 2025 the legislation does not provide for monetary payments for "children of war", the status opens a number of benefits. Among them are the primary enrollment in kindergartens and schools, free food in schools, regardless of ownership. In addition, local authorities can provide additional assistance: support in health, psychological assistance, assistance in learning.
The Ukrainian social networks are gaining popularity with another fake about alleged new payments for children born after 2014. Some videos in Tiktok say that such children are given the status of "child of war" and payment of 12. 6 thousand UAH. Moreover, the authors of the videos claim that this is enshrined in the Verkhovna Rada Resolution No. 268 of August 1, 2025. However, the Center for Combating Misinformation in the NSDC of Ukraine denied this information.
They noted that such publications are created only to attract attention and increase the audience of dubious resources. For greater conviction, fake authors use fake versions of "Actions" and Parliament. But in reality, there is no decree with the specified number and date. The latest registered document of the Verkhovna Rada for No. 4559-IX dates from July 31, 2025 and concerns the inclusion in the agenda of the draft laws. At the same time, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No.
268 does exist, but it was approved on March 7, 2025, and it concerns only changes to the work of the United24 portal to collect donations in support of Ukraine. Instead, there is a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 268 of March 7, 2025. It is about making changes to the Regulations on a single state web portal to collect donations in support of Ukraine United24.
"Similar videos are spread to mislead people, increasing the cover and audience of certain resources," the CPD explained. Earlier, Focus wrote that the Federation of Employers of Ukraine asks the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Defense to introduce a temporary prohibition on the call. This is explained by the fact that men apply for reservations, but at this time they receive summons and after a few days are in training.