Robert Rinder shares heartbreaking update on Strictly partner Oksana's Ukrainian family

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Ukraine.The criminal barrister had travelled to the Polish border to meet his Strictly Come Dancing pro partner’s grandparents.Following their ordeal to make it out of the country, Robert took to Twitter, where he has garnered 194,000 followers, to share an update.He tweeted: “Oksana’s family: Auntie Lidya and Grandma Zoya.

We managed to reach them this morning with a wheelchair & some medical supplies..“Despite having nearly nothing.. they are ‘grateful for everything’”The post, shared earlier today, received more than 10,000 likes in just a few hours.Fans of the TV star replied to the tweet sending him and Oksana messages of support.Pnuttall123 said: “How wonderful to see these beautiful photos of Oksana’s family, it must have been a very special moment for you.“You are doing a wonderful job, I wish that there were more people in the world like you.“I really do pray for peace, you are so caring, loving and kind.Take care.”V1cmeldrew added: “Robert I'm a little lost for words but just wanted to say well done.“Having seen your brilliant holocaust program last year its clear you have real insight into the sufferings of the innocent.“Now you are witnessing it first hand.

Get home safely.”JennabeanMiles penned: “These photos of @OksanaDmytrenko's family speak many words, I'm so glad they are safe.“This must have been such a special and emotional moment for you.“Keep doing the incredible things you do.“This world needs more people like you Robert, you're a shining light bless you.”Judge Rinder has also used his social media to share a link to a GoFundMe page set up by Oksana to help with accommodation, food and medical attention.The message, which was written before Oksana’s grandparents crossed the Ukrainian border, read:.