BBC presenter Clive Myrie sent a heartfelt message to those in Ukraine as he managed to escape Kyiv.
The 57-year-old journalist had been staying in the Ukrainian capital until the very last moment when he was eventually forced to leave.
Taking to Twitter, he shared images of his team's vehicle stuck in traffic as they tried to flee the city, along with an emotional message to those who called Kyiv home.
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He wrote: "It was a long day of driving and queuing to get out of Kyiv. Imagine having to leave all you know in a hurry because you’re being shelled! What do you pack? Do pets come too? It’s freezing cold and you pray those in neighbouring countries will welcome you, not despise you!
"My thoughts are with the 1million who’ve fled #Ukraine because they might be killed. The millions who fled #syria and many other millions escaping repression, poverty, war. They all pray they’ll be welcomed in other countries as human beings. That’s all they ask 2/2 #refugees."
Fans of the presenter were quick to thank him for his words as they replied to his Tweets.
Anna said: "You’re right, Clive, and how do you decide when fear makes function hard? How many times, on the long trek to safety do you wish you’d decided differently. Stay safe. Thank you for your calm, measured reporting in such a difficult situation."
Jendo said: "Thank you for your nightly broadcasts delivered in such a calm, professional manner. Glad that you are in a safer place."
Elizabeth said: "Thanks to you, Lyse, Orla and the whole team for your wonderful reporting out there. Please stay safe."
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