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Fleeing Ukraine for safety

Tens of thousands have already left Ukraine fleeing attacks by Russian troops. More and more are attempting to cross the country’s borders into Poland, Hungary and Moldova.

People are on the move by car, by train and by foot. Tens of thousands have already left Ukraine – fleeing attacks by Russian troops. And the exodus is continuing as more attempt to cross the country’s borders into Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova. Lucy Williamson – a Â鶹Éç correspondent – is on the
border with Moldova. She and her colleagues Fergal Keane on the Polish border, Nick Thorpe in Hungary and Rob Cameron on the crossing with Slovakia are witnessing some extraordinary – and at times - distressing scenes. This is 5 Minutes On – Fleeing Ukraine for safety.

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