Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 150,000 Ukrainians have been displaced as they sought refuge from other neighbouring countries such as Poland and Hungary to avoid the violence.
The violence has impacted everyone and that includes tennis star Dayana Yastremska, winner of three Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments and currently ranked world number 22 in women’s tennis.
Yastremska’s Updates Through Social Media
In a social media post on 26 February, the 21-year-old said that she had managed to leave Odessa with her younger sister through her parents’ help. Odesa is a port city located in southern Ukraine with a population of more than 1 million people.
Through her Instagram story which has since expired, Yastremska showed her and her sister’s arrival in Romania as they made their way to France.
“Tried, but my sister and I are safe!” wrote Yastremska. The Ukrainian followed with another Instagram story writing, “Thank you France. Ukraine stay strong. We miss you Home, Mum and Dad.”
In her latest Instagram post, Yastremska had posted a photo with her sister wearing matching pink sweatpants and hoodies.
The post caption read, “After spending two nights in the underground parking, my parents made a decision at any cost to send me and my little sister out of Ukraine!”
“Mom, Dad, we love you very much, take care of yourself!!! I love you my country! Ukrainians take care of your lives.”
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Their plight isn’t a unique one. Since the beginning of the conflict, many Ukrainians have moved to seek shelter in their underground metro system to avoid incoming missile attacks.
Street fighting has also started between Ukrainian and Russian forces at the capital city, Kyiv.
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Current Situation in Ukraine
As of today (27 February), thousands of refugees from Ukraine are still on the move to avoid the conflict with the majority hoping to enter other neighbouring countries such as Poland, Hungary, Romania, or Slovakia.
With the announcement of martial law by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 60 are prohibited from leaving the country as they are called to take up arms to defend Ukraine from the ongoing invasion.
Thus, much of the Ukrainian refugee population consists of women, children, and the elderly.
Poland and Hungary have since given Ukrainians an unconditional welcome at their borders where Ukrainian refugees were offered food and shelter.
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