Ukrainian immigrants, refugees and members of the community gathered by the steps of City Hall in San Antonio on Saturday to mark two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The “Believe in Ukraine” gathering corresponded with rallies held in 150 cities across the country. “One of the strengths of our nation is gathering,” said Olenka Bravo, an organizer of the rally and Ukrainian immigrant.
As the third year of the war begins, Irene Tymko, an rally organizer and a Ukrainian refugee, said she worries that the world’s attention has moved on. “A lot of countries have forgotten about this, it is no longer on the cover of journals,” she said.
Tymko, Bravo and other Ukrainian nationals have teamed up to open a Ukrainian school in San Antonio to support their culture and each other.
“I think we need to do something. We need to get out sometimes, like today, to support each other,” Bravo said. “I cried this morning because I was watching those videos from two years ago — but when I’m between you guys, I feel support. I feel that we are powerful.”
