Mother faces trial for son's death in Zakarpattia Oblast

A 21-year-old mother faces trial for alleged neglect leading to her 5.5-month-old son's death. Investigators found the mother failed to provide adequate care, including hygiene, proper feeding, and medical check-ups, resulting in the infant's death in November 2025. The child weighed only 4.6 kg at death, with an autopsy citing severe illness and lack of treatment as the cause.