Lanarkshire charity helps Ukrainian refugees fleeing deadly conflict in homeland

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An East Kilbride charity has said it is ready and willing to help Ukrainian refugees if any come to Lanarkshire. Share Alike is well-versed in helping those in need locally and is now joining the massive humanitarian effort as Ukrainian refugees pour into neighbouring countries fleeing war in their homeland.In the short term the EK charity are concentrating their efforts on gathering essentials to be sent to Poland where many refugees have fled.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A crate has been placed outside their town centre premises and they are asking locals to donate what they can.More than one million people have fled since the invasion by Russian President Vladamir Putin's forces began.Kyiv remains in Ukrainian government control and a large Russian armoured convoy is some distance away - but other cities have fallen.Ukrainian officials said this week at least 2000 civilians have been killed.Annmarie Campbell from Share Alike said she and her volunteers will do all they can help."As an organisation we are well-used to helping those in crisis here and now want to help Ukrainians suffering due to conflict," she said."We wanted to do something straight away but had to sort logistics first."Polish people we know have organised vans to take supplies to Poland to be distributed among refugees."A