‘All my dreams are about home’: A Ukrainian refugee shares her journey to safety
By Luzane Draughon | Apr 29, 2022 9:00 amAbout 5.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded Feb. 24.
Majors: International Law & Institutions and Journalism
Luzane Draughon is a managing editor with the Indiana Daily Student. She was also a news editor in the spring and fall 2021 semesters. Previously, she was a beat reporter, covering IU administration as well as local and national elections in the 2020 election cycle.
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About 5.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded Feb. 24.
More than 11 million Ukrainians are believed to have fled their homes.
Reuters reported Monday at least 406 civilians have died since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 Eastern European Standard Time.
NATO will hold a meeting Friday to discuss security in and around Ukraine.
Anyone is welcome to attend the free event.
IU will continue to distribute KN95 and N95 masks.
Contact tracing prioritizes calls for those in congregate living or highly transmissible settings.
Both are listed as open cases.
The case is listed as open.
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