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War in Ukraine: from Kiev to Lviv, the desperate flight in crowded wagons

2022-02-27T20:05:48.215Z


STORY – Carrying the bare minimum, many inhabitants of the capital try to reach the big city by train near the Polish border.


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On the platform of Kiev-Pasazhyrskyi station, the main station, passengers wait nervously.

Where can they go and how?

This Saturday 26, a few hours before the establishment of a curfew for two days, the question is becoming more and more pressing for the inhabitants of Kiev.

The sirens sound every hour, punctuating the alerts of airstrikes.

Some have already spent two nights in the bomb shelters.

The city's main train station didn't look any busier than usual, though, with dozens of cars hastily dropping off those who lived close enough to leave.

In front of the pediment, taxis bring the Kievans who can, the prices are at the head of the customer and according to the will of the driver, some will pay 1000 hryvnias, about 30 euros, others 150 dollars.

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Source: lefigaro

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