Two women who had evacuated from Ukraine to Shiga prefecture after a military invasion by Russia responded to the interview and looked back on the days when they could not sleep due to the fear of missiles. I revealed it.

Irina Yabolska (50) and her mother Galina Ivanova (80), who lived in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city under heavy attack by Russian troops, have been living in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture since last week. I relied on my daughter to evacuate to Shiga prefecture and live in a facility provided by the prefecture.



The two held a press conference at the Shiga Prefectural Government on the 31st, and Mr. Irina said, "I was very scared when I saw the Kharkov government building being bombarded from my home. Also, I slept with the noise and fear of missiles. I couldn't do it, "he said, looking back on the tense situation in the field.



Also, her mother, Galina, said, "I never imagined I would be in such a miserable situation. Ukraine no longer has a mediocre and happy life. I was very relieved to evacuate, but I am still afraid in my heart. I continue to feel that, "he said, confessing that the days of restlessness continue.



On top of that, Irina commented on her impression of Japan, "I was impressed by the kindness of the people and the beautiful cityscape of Shiga. I was happy because it was my dream to come to Japan where my daughter lives, but I decided to visit for such a sad reason. So I have mixed feelings. Japan is a wonderful country, so I want to tell people in Ukraine that I want them to evacuate with peace of mind. "

Ukrainian researcher at Shizuoka University "My friend was killed in an apartment"

Ukrainians who have been in Japan before the military invasion also live in anxiety and suffering.



Ukrainian Volodimel Gunachuk, 58, an academic researcher at Shizuoka University Hamamatsu Campus in Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, has been living in Japan for four years on his research on radiation.



Since Russia invaded Ukraine, I have been in contact with family and friends living in the area via SNS etc., but it means that my uncle, who is nearly 80 years old, and my friends have been sacrificed.



"The area where the apartment is located was destroyed by Russian troops, and my friend was killed in the apartment instead of the battlefield. I want to meet my uncle and friends who died in the war," Gnachuk said in an interview on the 31st.



Also, my two sons and another friend said that they were forced to evacuate at home and abroad, "I'm afraid that bad news will come from my relatives and friends. I wish I could do something. I can't do anything. I check news and messages from friends and relatives every morning and night. "



Mr. Gunachuk ended his university research contract in 31 days, but he will not be able to return to Ukraine, so he will be working for a Finnish company from May.



"The war has completely changed my life. I miss Ukraine. I hope the war will end soon," Gnatuk said.