Food and daily necessities were distributed to Ukrainians and their families in Nagoya to help those who had fled Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continued.
On the 3rd, in Sakae, Nagoya City, Ukrainians and their families who had evacuated gathered at the call of the NPO "Japan Ukrainian Cultural Association", which disseminates Ukrainian culture in the prefecture, from organizations that are engaged in disaster relief activities. The delivered groceries and daily necessities such as masks and disinfectants were distributed.
Mr. Ivanuk Lilya of Obu City, who said that her mother and sister's family had evacuated, said, "I am grateful that the number of family members has increased by four and the amount of food needed has increased."
Also, Melnicenko Olena, who has evacuated from northwestern Ukraine, said, "Even if I come to Japan, I am scared to remember the war when the plane is flying. My father and husband are still in Ukraine, so I am very worried. I want to come back soon, "said his 4-year-old son, Timur," I want to see my dad. "
In addition, Melnicenko's sister, Novak Ludmila, who lives in Nagoya, said, "I couldn't sleep every night until my sisters came to Japan, but now I can sleep. With my remaining father and relatives. I'm very worried if I'm alive if there are days when I can't get in touch. "
Alexandria Sakakibara of the Japan-Ukraine Cultural Association said, "Unfortunately it was raining today and I couldn't appeal to the demonstration to stop the military invasion, but I wanted to hand over the supplies as soon as possible. I want to listen to things and support them. "