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Penticton, B.C. woman continuing efforts to support family, friends in Ukraine

Thousands of residents have fled the area including the parents of Penticton, B.C. resident Svitlana Shkyn.

“I am very proud of my brother. He is still there in Chernihiv city protecting the borders because the city gets occupied by three different routes,” she said.Russian troops not withdrawing but regrouping in Ukraine, NATO says As of Thursday evening, the association has raised over $38,700. Shkyn said her brother has received some protective gear made possible by funds raised by the Okanagan community.

The fundraisers also supported the purchase of 10 night-vision tools that will be delivered to Ukraine this weekend.

 

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