Refugees from war-torn Ukraine find a home in North Ayrshire as bloody conflict continues

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Refugees from war-torn Ukraine have found themselves a home in North Ayrshire – after council chiefs opened their arms to welcome people from the Eastern European nation.Six months on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many refugees are rebuilding their lives thousands of miles from home.An estimated six million Ukrainians were forced to leave everything behind and set off on a long, traumatic and difficult journey, often not knowing where they would end up.Scotland has become home to thousands of Ukrainians, with North Ayrshire welcoming more than 200 men, women and children, with more families expected in the weeks and months ahead as people re-settle.The council's refugee task force has been coordinating the local effort to support those fleeing the Russian invasion and ensure they receive the help and support they need.North Ayrshire Council leader Marie Burns and cabinet member for place Scott Davidson met some of those who have been welcomed to North Ayrshire to find out how they have adapted to life here and discover the issues they face.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“It’s difficult to conceive how it would feel to be forced to leave your home and everything you knew before crossing a continent to a place you have never been before,” said the council leader.“It was inspiring but also humbling to speak to some of our Ukrainian guests to find out how