Desperate Ukrainian families fleeing Russia’s invasion of their homeland were “in tears” when a relief mission from Newcastle arrived with help.
Humanitarian activists left Tyneside earlier this week with vans full of food, blankets, and medical supplies to help civilians still inside the war-torn nation – and have now successfully driven across Europe and delivered the items donated by kind Geordies directly to those in need.
The 2,000-mile aid mission, led by city councillor Nicu Ion, crossed the border into Ukraine on Thursday and managed to reach Ukrainians sheltering in the city of Chernivtsi.
