Thousands of Ukrainians cross Polish border
By DW
28 February 2022 |
2:14 pm
On the Polish-Ukrainian border, volunteers offer free rides and donations have exceeded needs. But it hasn't made the journey for those forced to leave loved ones behind any less heartbreaking.
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