I started this page to help my beloved sister-in-law, Anastasia Tweten's family escape the war zone surrounding her hometown of Chernihiv, Ukraine. While Anastasia is safe in Minnesota, her family has been periodically sheltering in the basement of their building in Chernihiv. However, Russian forces are now bombing residential neighborhoods in the area, and it is no longer a safe place to stay. 47 people were killed in a residential district on March 3, according to Reuters.

 

Stores are closed, there is an imposed curfew, and it is difficult to acquire necessities. As I write this, the family's plan is to flee west by car as far as they can to escape the violence. It will be incredibly dangerous as the roads are unsafe, bridges are being demolished, and provisions are scarce.

All donations received will help Anastasia’s family with financial hardships they will undoubtedly endure on their journey to reach safety. We will transfer the funds to her mom, Viktoria’s account. Anastasia currently has daily phone contact with her mom, but it is unknown how long that will continue. No words can describe how helpless she feels.

Please donate to help Anastasia’s family if you are able, or share this page and stand with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.

 

Anastasia's family escaping Chernihiv includes: