Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paige Oldfield

"Even though I feel safe, I still want to go back home": The Ukrainian families who have sought refuge in Greater Manchester

Yuliia Bihun often wakes in the night. In a confused state, she imagines herself back in Kyiv as bombs and missiles rain down around her.

But Yuliia isn’t in Ukraine anymore, she’s safe as a refugee in Whitefield. She no longer hears explosions from her bedroom – only the distant rumble of Bury New Road.

The 26-year-old is one of millions who fled the war-torn country following Russia's invasion. Yuliia was forced to leave everything behind, including her husband Lyosha.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.