Ukrainian couple who escaped to North Texas recalls Russian invasion 1 year later

THE COLONY, Texas - A prayer service was held Saturday night in North Texas to mark one year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. "My mother...

February 26, 2023
7:12 AM

THE COLONY, Texas - A prayer service was held Saturday night in North Texas to mark one year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. "My mother-in-law said that she saw multiple times, when the rocket flew above her head," said Iryna Shevchuk. READ MORE: One year later, North Texas volunteers continue helping war-stricken Ukrainians Iryna Shevchuk says her in-laws, 83-year-old Bohdan Shevchuk and 76-year-old Maria, left the only home they knew in Ukraine's western city of Lviv. The refugees say they went months without consistent power due to Russian bombings.

David Sentendrey