Eastbourne branch for Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain raise close to £500

On Saturday, April 27 members of the Eastbourne branch of the Association of Ukrainians were placed in the middle of the town centre to help raise money.

The members of the branch were also out commemorating the anniversary of the Chernobyl Tragedy.

The Chernobyl Tragedy began on April 26,1986 with the explosion of the No. 4 reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, near the city of Pripyat and is considered the worst nuclear disaster in history.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Association of Ukrainians said: “The Association of Ukrainians would like to thank all people who support us during this difficult period for our country.

“Last Saturday we were standing at the centre of Eastbourne to bring attention to the war Russia against Ukraine and to mark 38 years since the Chernobyl Tragedy.

“We must remember the biggest catastrophe and stop Russia from repeating it.

“Russia has invaded Ukraine and currently occupies the active Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station.

“If Russia damages the nuclear power station even by accident, the whole of Europe will remain inhabitable.

“Thankfully to all Eastbournians, we’ve raised £454.60 and this money will save lives thankfully to all of you.

“Ukraine stands for peace. Please, help us save lives as we are the shield for the whole of Europe against evil.”