STANYTSYA LUGANSKA: While Ukrainian troops were stationed in her village, Anna felt safe despite living on the frontline of a war that has claimed thousands of lives over the last five years.But since they started to withdraw two months ago from Stanytsya Luganska, eastern Ukraine, she says she feels exposed to the Russian-backed separatists nearby.“Now we are afraid that they may cross the border by the river at night and occupy the village,“ the 53-year-old says, dropping her head in despair as she speaks outside her house.“And then life will be over.”The village lies close to the self-proclaimed, pro-Russian Lugansk …read more
Source: theSun
