WATCH: Ukraine to Poland - A story of the "most horrible trip" and life in a bunker
We've heard, and watched, some terrifying stories - and this one is so intense!
The tension in the Ukraine can be felt throughout the world.
But, what we're feeling does not come close to what Ukrainian citizens are going through.
We've spoken to South African citizens who escaped from Ukraine and made a terrifying journey back home, and we couldn't imagine what they actually went through because we weren't there.
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TikTok user and photographer @Valerisssh documented her trip on the social media platform.
@valerisssh It’s the most horrible trip! Thanks Russia
♬ Celebrate the Good Times - Mason
@Valerisssh has been documenting life in Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including videos of her living in a bunker with her family before the journey to Poland.
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@valerisssh Living my best life 🥰🥰🥰 Thanks Russia! #ukraine #stopwar #russiastop ♬ Che La Luna - Louis Prima
She also shared videos of how her family got through "normal" everyday tasks, like cooking and making coffee.
@valerisssh cooking time
♬ Italian Dinner Party - Italian Restaurant Music of Italy
@valerisssh Do u need a recipe? 🤣 #ukraine #stopwar ♬ The Pasta Song - Madeline L Pots
@valerisssh I hate Russia
♬ Госудáрственный гимн Росси́йской Федерáции - Национальный Гимн России - Россия - The One World Ensemble
You can watch more of her videos in the series, including Ukraine to Poland, a story of the "most horrible trip" and life in a bunker.
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She also documents what life in Ukraine was like during the attacks and shares footage of towns that were destroyed by the Russian military.
ECR Newswatch reported that Poland, which borders Ukraine, risks becoming a future target of Russian attacks after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24. This is a move that will affect Poland's safety, with growing concerns that Russia could retaliate for the Polish government's offer to grant Ukrainian residents safe passage into the country.
On Thursday, 17 March, Britain deployed missile defence systems in Poland to offer a layer protection over Poland.
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Main image attribution: @Valerisssh/TikTok