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Ternivka Welcomes 10,000 Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict

3/9/2026

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Ternivka, Ukraine, is welcoming around 10,000 refugees, mainly miners from central Donbas.
Since the 2022 invasion, about 5,000 residents have evacuated from the town.
Taras Tarkovski, deputy mayor of Ternivka, stated that the town is thriving, with jobs and taxes being paid, despite the dangers.
Nearby areas have been devastated.
Alla Ryabtseva, a refugee, expresses sorrow for her occupied hometowns and fears for neighbors amid reports of violence.

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Ternivka, Ukraine, is welcoming around 10,000 refugees, mainly miners from central Donbas.
Since the 2022 invasion, about 5,000 residents have evacuated from the town.
Taras Tarkovski, deputy mayor of Ternivka, stated that the town is thriving, with jobs and taxes being paid, despite the dangers.
Nearby areas have been devastated.
Alla Ryabtseva, a refugee, expresses sorrow for her occupied hometowns and fears for neighbors amid reports of violence.