Ukraine war: Hundreds march on Bristol for second time as brutal attacks continue
Bristol came together once again to condemn horrific attack
Bristol once again came together to condemn Russia’s horrific attack on Ukraine, with hundreds taking to the streets for the ‘Bristol Solidarity with Ukraine’ demo.
Furious demonstrators of all ages and nationalities held Ukrainian flags and signs painted with phrases such as ‘Arm Ukraine’, ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘No to War’ as they gathered on College Green last night (Wednesday, March 2).
A rally was held at the weekend by Ukrainian man Yaroslav Korniyets, but this protest saw an even greater turn out as the fighting enters its second week.
Hundreds of Ukrainian civilians are believed to have been killed, while an estimated one million refugees have fled the country.
Bristolians have been busy gathering supplies to help - with vans driven by volunteers packed with food, clothing and first aid kits leaving the city nightly before heading to the Ukraine border.
Emersons Green Village Hall has been set up as a collection point, with staff stating they had been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of residents dropping off heaps of essential items.
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said the city ‘stands ready’ to offer sanctuary to those fleeing across Europe.
A rally was held at the weekend by Ukrainian man Yaroslav Korniyets, but this protest saw an even greater turn out as the fighting enters its second week.
5. Putin condemned
Russia is now continuing its efforts to seize Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, where a six-year-old boy is thought to be the youngest casualty.
6. #BristolSolidarityWithUkraine
Meanwhile, Bristolians have been gathering supplies including food, clothes and first aid kits with vans driven by volunteers leaving the city for the Ukraine border.
7. Bristol stands with Ukraine
Hundreds of Ukraine civilians are thought to have been in the war so far, with attacks intensifying.