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Almost five million people (UN) have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion begain on 24 February, many of those women and children. However, some have decided to stay. The village of Serhiivka, in eastern Ukraine, is close to the violence of the frontlines. There used to be 1,500 people here, but now there are only about 300 residents left.

The people who are staying are mainly older people, who prefer to remain rather than risk the uncertainties of becoming a refugee. 蜜芽传媒 presenter Clive Myrie, has been talking to some of them. Valeriy Duhelnyy, 59, the head of the village and local territorial defence units, explains why the older residents are staying.

"They're afraid to leave their houses behind. It's hard to go. People think they have lived their share, and want to die at home."

Photo: Valeriy Duhelnyy, head of the village of Serhiivka, in the Donbas region of Ukrarine Credit: 蜜芽传媒