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Arizona college professor sets off for Ukraine with supplies amid ongoing Russian invasion
Arizona school professor units off for Ukraine with provides
A Ukrainian American who has lived in Arizona for many years is setting off on a visit again to the nation amid the continuing Russian invasion. FOX 10’s Bailey Miller studies.
PHOENIX – A Ukrainian American who lives within the Phoenix space is heading again to his homeland to assist the war-torn nation, and he was in a position to pack loads of provides that may assist households and troops there amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
On the afternoon of Might 11, Dmitri Logvinenko boarded a aircraft, for a visit that may first take him to Warsaw, Poland. From there he’ll make his solution to Ukraine.
The faculty professor has lived within the Valley for 30 years, and he mentioned as soon as his courses completed up, he booked a flight. Earlier than that, he poured his coronary heart into serving to with the struggle effort from America, by organizing artwork gross sales to boost cash, and organizing a petition for the U.S. to switch fight jets to Ukraine.
As Logvinenko deliberate his flight, Phoenix’s Ukrainian neighborhood heard he was going, and that was when his bag rely began to get larger, as he collected gadgets to take to relations and the troopers.
“Some medical provides, some provides for Ukrainian Forces and Military, some stuff from individuals who ask me to ship to their dad and mom, buddies, and relations. Medicines, largely,” mentioned Logvinenko.
10 checked luggage, as one can think about, could be very costly, however officers with United let him verify 5 of these luggage totally free.
As for Logvinenko, he’s anticipated to reach in Warsaw on Might 12. He’s anticipated to be in Ukraine for a month.