Ukrainian Police Evacuate Civilians From Combat Zone Near Kyiv

Increasing numbers of residents are leaving their homes northwest of Kyiv. Current Time reporter Roman Sukhan accompanied a police bus that evacuated people from the town of Hostomel to the Ukrainian capital. Some left after days spent in basements without electricity and heating.

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[BolinFoto]

He says "The only problem is that the sky isn't closed so they attack us with rockets and bombs, it's a typical war, nothing more"
That is how you get through something like this.
Just worry about what you can worry about and leave the rest to god.
That is the only way to survive without going mad.

[FarmerDrew]

You can see obvious professional Russian trolls, probably operating from some SVR or FSB blacksite, posting all kinds of comments like: Hey, they have electricity / No don't worry they have water / Russia is providing them food / No civilians are getting bombed and so this is very important that we all see these personal accounts of the events in Ukraine

[jdmmg]

My heart breaks for Ukraine but I'm so amazed how they defend themselves. Slava Ukraini!

[heathenamerican]

One could only hope there's a home for them to return to.

[jewelbriard]

Prayers for all Ukrainians and their pets

[katden]

God Bless the Ukrainians! Praying always for them🙏❤️ so happy to see they are not leaving behind their fur babies. Beautiful mastiffs!

[nanabuster]

God bless these brave men trying to save their country. 😭❤️

[AKrn]

"Other than the planes and the rockets, it's a typical war."
I'm glad he's comfortable with it.

[marycox]

You are heroes. Love to Ukraine. ❤️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[WhackTony]

These journalists are bad ass getting in the thick of the action for the important context. I've seen a couple videos from these guys

[janewu]

God bless Ukrainians and all the people help there.

[suzieque]

So sorry for all the families apart from each other. I pray it won't be too long before you can be reunited.
Ukraine strong.

[athila.paixao]

Look very close at these men. This is what heroes look like.

[deansternberg]

Just incredible. The bravery and optimism is something I don't think we'd have in the US is we were attacked. Much love.

[charlesuri]

Pets and kids are the most traumatized in this war God be with them protecting from bombs 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[santanu-io]

Prayers for Ukraine, it’s people and it’s leaders 😞❤️🇺🇦🙏🏼

[ian]

Men off Honor and I have the upmost respect for the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦.. my thoughts and prayers are with the people
GOD BLESS 🙏🇮🇪

[clivestainlesssteelwomble]

Getting 4 old English mastiffs out of a war zone takes a some kind of dedication in itself .. 😲
🇺🇦💙🤞🏼

[maplecosy]

I lived with my kids for 3 months without electricity . We also had to flee our home and leave everything behind including our beloved dog.

[pabrennan]

Well done guys & our blessings & wishes are with you.