How Ukrainians Pass Russian Checkpoint, Through Fear and Uncertainty, to Escape Occupation

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How Ukrainians Pass Russian Checkpoint, Through Fear and Uncertainty, to Escape Occupation

Yelyzaveta, 28, never imagined she would leave her hometown. She convinced herself the occupation was temporary. She decided to wait it out, believing Ukrainian flags would soon fly over her streets again. However, weeks passed, and the situation did not improve. Finally, at the end of April, after two months of occupation, Yelyzaveta decided to leave. As of January 2025, her city of Melitopol, near Zaporizhzhia, remains under Russian control. T…