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Charity bus begins journey from Devon to Ukraine
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A yellow bus from Bob the Bus, a Totnes-based charity, will remain in Ukraine to assist with evacuations in war zones.
- Richard Stout is driving the bus from Stoke Gabriel to Poland, where Adam Stewart from Ukrainian Action Team Devon will take over and drive it to Kharkiv, Ukraine.
- This marks Stout’s ninth trip to Ukraine with the charity, and the vehicles will help evacuate elderly and disabled villagers from conflict areas.
- The convoy also includes an ambulance and a 4x4 vehicle designed to access remote locations to support civilians and soldiers.
- Stout highlighted the emotional impact of the conflict, noting the widespread personal losses experienced by Ukrainians, especially during events like Defender Day.
