Lanarkshire folk rally to support local humanitarian aid effort for Ukranians fleeing war

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A Lanarkshire farm helping to provide humanitarian aid for Ukranians fleeing war has been "overwhelmed" with donations.The Heron Farm Shop & Kitchen appealed for emergency supplies for 100,000 refugees who have been displaced to Poland following the Russian invasion.On February 24, President Vladimir Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine - the largest conventional warfare operation in Europe since World War II.The devastating attack has shattered peace in Europe, with thousands of the country's 44 million population fleeing the country without access to drinking water or basic facilities.

The UN Refugee Agency says nearly 150,000 have left the country since Russia's invasion began in the early hours of Thursday.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 Appealing for clothes, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, toys, nappies and canned food to help families devastated by war, the team at The Heron acted as a drop-point for their team at Mossgiel Organic Farm in Ayrshire, who launched the drive.The Mauchline farm has taken in a whopping three artic lorries worth of stuff, which is going straight to Europe this week to help those most in need.Staff members Konrad and Olga, who are originally from Poland, are organising the effort to send lorries full of donated supplies to refugees who desperately