Giuseppe Misuraca was not even sufficiently old to recall the final time he was in Ukraine however he's returning to his nation of delivery to struggle.
Giuseppe was solely three years outdated when he left an orphanage within the Donbas area following the deaths of his mother and father.
He was adopted by a Sicilian household and has lived in Italy his complete life, however says that he nonetheless feels "100% Ukrainian" and has all the time wished to go to his residence nation.
Now, he's returning to Ukraine for the primary time in 25 years to struggle alongside fellow Ukrainians towards Russian forces.
“I am unable to simply wait at residence and watch tv and do nothing to assist my fellow residents," he informed Euronews.
"I do know I could also be killed as a result of there’s conflict and bombardments. I feel it’s one thing to do with my DNA and my Ukrainian aspect”.
“Once I stated goodbye to my dad on the airport I informed him I promise I will probably be again. But when I don’t come again please keep in mind I've cherished you a lot even in case you are not my organic mother and father”.
Ukrainian border officers say 215,000 residents have returned to their nation because the conflict started two weeks in the past. Round 80% are reported to be males between the ages of 18 and 60.
Giuseppe utilized to be a international fighter and says he, too, is able to be part of the native military to defend his native nation's territory.
His journey again to Ukraine started in Milan, the place he met Dorin Bzovi, a driver who has been travelling between Italy and Ukraine because the conflict started.
“Carrying individuals backwards and forwards whereas bringing important items into the nation is what I'm good at," Dorin informed Euronews.
"In the event that they inform me they want be on the frontline I’ll go and struggle," he added.
"Many have joined the military however somebody has to offer these things. Folks want these items, with out meals these males wouldn't have the ability to struggle”.
On their journey to Ukraine, Giuseppe and Dorin had been additionally joined by two different ladies, who've left Italy to supply their assist to Kyiv.
“I'm able to take up arms if obligatory,” one stated, “I'm not scared".
Click on on the participant above to observe Giuseppe's journey again to Ukraine.
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