Ukraine Civilians Describe Desperate Efforts to Flee Bombed-Out Mariupol

 Ukraine Civilians Describe Desperate Efforts to Flee Bombed-Out Mariupol

            

            While the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, the longevity of the war continues to take a toll on the people of Ukraine. With the relentless attacks from Russia on Ukraine, many Ukraine’s have been stuck in rubble for weeks. In particular, the city of Mariupol. Mariupol is a city with a large steel plant that Vladimir and the Russians have being eyeing for a while. In recent weeks Russia has doubled their military efforts to taken control of the city. According to the Wall Street Journal their efforts were successful and left many people of Ukraine left forgotten. Those who were fortunate to live through the attack were left hiding in the bunker of the steel mill. Many rationed foods and lived off scraps for days. This was not the end of their nightmare though. While in the bunker they could steel feel the attacks of the Russians and heard the bombs going off around them. When finally left to leave, the had no choice but to take a long journey too safety. This journey included two full days of travel through Russian occupied spaces. After the journey they were met with Russia troops. Who forced them to hand over their phones too check for connections or communications to the Ukraine resistance. Though the process seems straightforward, a report from someone in the convoy said that the line to get too safety was so long it was taking days to get through. This was too much time for some people, as some Ukrainians turned around. This is a very scary time for the people of Ukraine, not knowing when the war will end or how the next few months might play out. It seems that Russia is going to continue their push through the country no matter the cost. 

By: Luke Schmidt