Ukraine war: Civilians flee Kherson as Russian offensive intensifies

Thirteen-year-old Nika Selivanova made a heart shape with both her hands, saying farewell to her dearest companion Inna

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Who was squeezed facing the glass segment that partitioned the entry corridor of Kherson's train station from the holding-up region.

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Minutes sooner, they'd embraced, tears gushing in their eyes. Inna had kissed Asia, a tan dachshund canine enveloped with a warm cover, conveyed by Nika in her arms.

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The young ladies didn't have the foggiest idea when they could see each other once more.

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Nika's family was leaving Kherson, not certain of where they would wind up in the end

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Until further notice, they were making a beeline for the western city of Khmelnytskyi, trusting they would get some assistance there.

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The beyond couple of days in Kherson had just been a lot for Nika's mom Elena.

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