Troon daughter going through hell as parents in Ukraine trapped in city under siege

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A Troon mum from Ukraine says she is going through hell as her parents are trapped in a city under siege. Olga (Drover) Grechukha has watched on in horror as her hometown of Mariupol was battered by waves of Russian attacks.Her mum and dad, now separated, are living in fear as they cower in their homes away from the carnage unfolding in the streets of the port city which has been completely surrounded by Russian troops.Olga has told how she frantically tries to make contact with her parents but airstrikes have shattered all communication lines with no electricity and no power available in the stricken city.The 39-year-old who is studying to become a nurse is desperate to have mum Olga, 64, a hairdresser and dad Yuri, 63, who worked in the port of Ayrshire.But now she prays everyday that they will be granted a safe route out.

Mum-of-two Olga told Ayrshire Live: “I am going through hell. “The day I see my parents again is going to be the happiest day of my life.“It is like going through a bereavement.“I have never had my immediate family die — I hope everyone will be safe.“I hear on the news what area has been shelled.

I am looking at maps all the time trying to work things out, I just want to be able to hear their voice.“It is very painful to see my country being destroyed.“I have kind of got used to the fact we are being demoralised.

I am watching it on TV all the time.“I hope Ukrainian people are standing strong, I want to make sure they heal from the trauma and bring some joy to their lives.”Olga’s contact with her parents has been so limited she has had to rely on friends to report back that they are safe with the city in chaos.Olga said: “I have no contact with them — they don’t have electricity so they can’t charge