Harrowing account of a Ukrainian woman who escaped to safety in Poland. She wrote an 18-point *survival checklist* for others making the trip.
Nearly caused my brain to melt, that this is happening in the middle of Europe, in 2022. 🤬
#HeyPutin 🖕🏼
npr.org/2022/03/09/108…
Nearly caused my brain to melt, that this is happening in the middle of Europe, in 2022. 🤬
#HeyPutin 🖕🏼
npr.org/2022/03/09/108…
The wagons get crowded to the very last centimeter. In our "coupe" (of course there are no walls) there were 12 people for 6 seats. In ours, there were 8 adults and 4 children. They were sitting in each other's arms. Standing is difficult and there is nothing to hold onto.
Expect a very long journey. There are no toilets. The first six hours we were were not allowed to get off the train. Since the train is clogged, it's just impossible to get out. There was no platform, so you have to jump about half a meter or more. Climbing back is hard as well.
We didn't sleep for all 24 hours. There is a bright light, children are crying. There were about 250 people in our wagon. If you can sit down, it is good to have your earbuds, face mask and inflatable pillow under your head (or at least roll up a fleece/sweater).
Everyone is stressed and emotional to the max. There is a war at home, men are left to fight, children are on their hands, everyone is stressed. The level of aggression was off the charts. That's why you need to stay balanced, to achieve your own goal.
Upon arrival [in Poland] the volunteers immediately start throwing water, cookies, candy and various treats for the children through the windows. There were even a couple of toys.
These folks are the *lucky ones,* who were able to escape the warzone. Heartbreaking & infuriating. Putin is unleashing hell on the civilian population. It is reprehensible.
I pray for everyone suffering in this horrific, perilous calamity. God help these poor souls. 🙏🏼❤️🇺🇦🕊️
I pray for everyone suffering in this horrific, perilous calamity. God help these poor souls. 🙏🏼❤️🇺🇦🕊️
Inna Grynova waits at Lviv train station among a sea of people trying to escape the war. 
Most families arriving in Przemyśl, Poland, then make their way on to another city farther from the border.
The crush Inna Grynova sees as the train arrives.
Desperate to get out. Ukrainians crowd train station in Kyiv. From @MikeSington
Humanitarian crisis. Thousands trying to flee Ukraine at Kharkiv train station. @MikeSington
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