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A Ukrainian refugee living in Sawbridgeworth has spoken of the kindness and “open hearts” of the town’s people – but stressed her dream was to return home to her country. As the second anniversary of the invasion by Russian troops looms Hanna Kasimova issued a statement through the Homes For Ukraine (Sawbridgeworth) Support Group telling how she and her son were forced to flee her home city of Kherson as it was occupied by Russian troops. She said she found shelter in the “beautiful town of Sawbridgeworth” and added: “My family and I are very grateful to the local community for their kindness …

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