Ukraine's Grey Zone

There are two ways for Ukrainians to escape Russian Occupied Ukraine.

(Viktor waiting in the “Grey Zone” for a Volunteer to bring him his wheelchair.)

The first is to travel from Russian-Occupied Ukraine, go into Russia and travel thousands of miles to get to the Border with Finland, Lithuania or Estonia.

The more direct route is through one small Humanitarian Corridor at the Kolotilovka-Pokrovka Checkpoint.

Kolotilovka is in Russia and Pokrovka is in Ukraine (and held by the Ukrainians.)

Anyone who flees through this Checkpoint has to do so by themselves (without any Military or Government help) and has to walk through the 1 mile “Grey Zone” with bombs and bullets all around them.

Viktor (a Disabled Pensioner) from the Luhansk Region, is a Double Amputee, who gave his wheelchair to his Elderly Wife, Lyudmila, so she could carry their luggage as she made it to safety.

Viktor thought he could make the 1 mile by crawling, but soon realized it was too much for him.

After Lyudmila made it to Ukrainian-Held Territory she asked the Red Cross to help her Husband as they are the only ones, besides Ukrainians fleeing the War, to go through the “Grey Zone.”

The Red Cross brought his wheelchair and brought him to safety.

The price of freedom is so great that Ordinary Ukrainians risk everything (including being sent to Russian Torture Chamber or Infiltration Camp) to make the dangerous trip through bombs and bullets.

Something to remember when you complain that you have “Ukraine Fatigue.”