Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska, a 98-year-old Ukrainian woman, had lived through the horrors of World War II. But when her village in eastern Ukraine was targeted by the Russians, she knew she had to flee the Russian-occupied territory once again.
Despite her age and lack of resources, Lomikovska refused to give up. She covered almost ten kilometers on foot, alone in her slippers and supported by a walking stick. The fighting had intensified in Ocheretyne, right on the front line in the eastern Ukrainian Donetsk region, forcing Lidia and her family to flee after two years of war.
In the chaos of their departure, Lidia became separated from her son and two daughters-in-law. But she did not let this stop her journey. She walked for a whole day without food or water to reach the Ukrainian lines. Eventually, Ukrainian soldiers noticed her walking along a road at night and turned her over to the White Angels, a police force that evacuates civilians on the front lines.
Lomikovska was then transferred to a shelter where she was reunited with her family members. Although she had survived two wars and witnessed countless atrocities, Lomikovska expressed that this current war in Ukraine was worse than anything she had experienced before. She recounted falling twice along the way and having to sleep sporadically during her journey. Despite these challenges, she remained determined to keep walking towards safety until eventually, Monobank announced that they would purchase a house for her to spend her old age comfortably.
In conclusion, Lomikovska’s story is one of bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. Her unwavering determination to find safety despite all odds is an inspiration to us all.
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