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War and Child Wellbeing in Ukraine offers a critical examination of the profound social and psychological implications of prolonged armed conflict for children aged 5–10. Drawing upon an extensive body of evidence emerging from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the book explores the multifaceted ways in which displacement, educational disruption, family separation, insecurity, and exposure to conflict-related violence shape children's psychological wellbeing, social development, and everyday experiences. Situated within a sociological and interdisciplinary framework, the book examines the complex challenges confronting children, families, schools, and communities amid conditions of war and prolonged uncertainty. Particular attention is given to resilience, social support systems, educational continuity, community structures, and child-centred approaches to recovery and wellbeing. By bringing together sociological insight and evidence from contemporary research, this volume provides a nuanced understanding of childhood wellbeing within contexts of armed conflict. It offers a valuable resource for researchers, students, policymakers, educators, humanitarian practitioners, child-protection professionals, and readers seeking to understand the enduring consequences of war on children's lives and the social conditions necessary for their recovery, protection, and flourishing.