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Christina O'Neill & Ryan Carroll

Former Scots soldier rescuing Ukrainians says hungry women and children have been 'forced to eat dog food'

A former Scots soldier who has been helping rescue Ukrainians says hungry women and children in crisis-hit areas have been "forced to eat dog food".

Former Army Officer Simon Atkinson, 51, has spent six weeks rescuing locals and transporting food supplies in the war-torn country.

The Glasgow man sprung into action following Russia's invasion of the country and says he has been "frustrated by the lack of impetus" shown by larger aid agencies in delivering aid to the frontlines.

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