Ukraine, the mother of Sasha, a fragile child evacuated from CRI: “We will return when the war ends”

“We came to seek protection and care for our son. We don’t want to hear any more gunshots. We hope to be able to work and build a new life.” These are the words of Marina, the mother of Sasha, an 11-year-old child with Down syndrome, who arrived today in Rome with his parents and the first group of fragile people evacuated by the Red Cross. “We left the whole family in Kiev. The Red Cross welcomed us and looked after us in a truly impeccable way. But I would like to return when the war ends.” “They are bombing with missiles, trying to raze-he continues-A mother with her son, who needed special care, was killed while she was running away from Bucha. A missile entered her car and they are no longer there. “. Marina pauses in emotion, then resumes. “Sasha was very good. The hard journey. He wants to go to school and resume his life: swimming, dancing, aikido, English. He’s 11 years old. He heard the shots but didn’t realize of the critical situation “.