Not much you can say really.
It is a tragedy.
A lot of those kids, even if the starvation doesn’t kill them will be affected negatively for the rest of their lives because of the starvation.
Malnutrition in infants can lead to several negative consequences, including stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and delayed intellectual development. These effects can have long-term implications for the child's health, including an increased risk of chronic diseases and impaired cognitive abilities.
It happened to a lot of Jewish kids who survived the Holocaust