“Tanks on the Playground” Attacks on Schools and Military Use of Schools in Ukraine

This report documents attacks on schools and military use of schools and kindergartens in the Kyivska, Kharkivska, Chernihivska, and Mykolaivska regions, including the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv, from February through November 2022. It describes the damage this has inflicted on these education facilities, and the actions local authorities have taken to ensure that children enrolled can continue their education. It is based on visits by Human Rights Watch researchers to 50 education facilities, and more than 86 interviews with school officials, local authorities, and witnesses to military operations.