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On February 24 2022, Russia declared war against Ukraine. All the metro areas that directly bordered Russia got hit first, including my hometown of Kharkiv. It continues to be a warzone and is hit by multiple missiles each day, and many residential areas have been sadly destroyed.
Before fleeing, my family had to continuously switch from their home to bomb shelters in order to stay alive. While on facetime with them, I could hear gunfire and explosions happening in the background. It took a lot of my energy, nerves, and tears to make my parents leave their home and risk traveling out west to safety. The driver who drove my parents to the train station had to find his way through debris, hoping not to get shot along the way. What used to be a beautiful historical city, built hundreds of years ago, has turned into ruins in a matter of days.
Thankfully my family made it safe, but the journey was far from a joyride. They could only bring what they could fit in backpacks, as suitcases were not allowed on the train to western Ukraine. The train was packed and not everyone could find a seat and many people had to take the 24-hour train ride standing up or sitting on the floor. The train had to make multiple long stops along the way due to gunfights occurring ahead. When passing Kyiv, all the passengers were told to turn off their phones and stay completely quiet with the lights off. Also, since there was no fresh air, many people ended up getting sick.
After making it to western Ukraine, my parents and my sister with her two little kids made it across the border to Slovakia. However, my sister's husband was banned from crossing and is still in Ukraine to this day. Just recently, we were able to obtain United States visas to have my parents and my sister with her little ones come here, but it requires much effort and financial support. Any help for my family, whatever it may be, during these devastating times, would be kindly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Kate
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