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Fraser Watson

Hockey goalkeeper and ex-soldier drives for 18 hours to help Ukrainians amid Russia war

As a hockey goalkeeper, Jon Dann is used to restrictions on how far he can travel away from his base.

However, the former solider is currently going considerable distances off the pitch, in a bid to help refugees in Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion of the country began on February 25, more than 10 million civilians have fled their homes, according to the UN.

Around two million of those have headed into Poland, via the small town of Medyka which sits on the border. And it was there where the Southgate men’s 5s keeper travelled to himself help out.

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