A Ukrainian mum fears for elderly parents as “bombs and rockets” hit near their home.

Liliia Nevolina arrived in Scotland six months ago after war broke out between Russia invaded the Ukraine sparking war.

The 40-year-old brought her two children with her but was forced to say goodbye to her elderly parents as they stayed behind.

She now has anxiety over their safety as they live near Kyiv, which has been heavily targeted by military groups.

Liliia sends them care packages to help them get by as they don’t want to leave their home.

Glasgow Times: The results of an attack in the Obolon district in Kyiv – a man tries to save some items The results of an attack in the Obolon district in Kyiv – a man tries to save some items (Image: Alina Smutko supplied to PA)

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She told the Glasgow Times: “The war is very stressful, my parents have stayed behind and I really worry about them.

“They live near Kyiv which is central to Ukraine, it can be very unsafe for them at times if it is attacked.

“Bombs and rockets hit that area so it is stressful to think my family are still there.

“My mother is 60 and my father is 70, they don’t want to leave as it has always been their home.

“I try to send them items like medicine and sweets to try and help as much as I can.

Liliia is now rebuilding her shattered life in Scotland but feels homesick as “her heart will always belong to Ukraine.”

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Glasgow Times: Liliia Nevolina arrived in Scotland six months ago Liliia Nevolina arrived in Scotland six months ago (Image: Sourced)

She was forced to flee her beloved country as she feared for her family's safety after war broke out one year ago.

Now she is hoping to become confident and fluent in English so she can work as a full time photographer again.

Liliia said: “Glasgow is our home now, but my heart of course belongs to Ukraine. I miss it.

“I really appreciate the people of Scotland for their warm welcome and support, we are having a really hard time for our country. It is a sad time.

“We came here about six months ago. We stayed in a hotel and now we have a house.

“It is much better and more comfortable for my two children.

“Right now I am studying to improve my English language but I hope to get back to work soon.

“I hope to continue my job as a photographer again one day here, I want to be useful.”

Glasgow Times: Liliia loves Scotland but says her heart belongs to the Ukraine Liliia loves Scotland but says her heart belongs to the Ukraine (Image: Sourced)

We previously reported how Ukrainian refugees have called on Glaswegians to support a protest being held in to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The protest, on Friday February 24, will involve a demonstration in George Square and march through the city centre, and has been organised by the Glasgow branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB).

Founded in 1946 by Ukrainians who came to Great Britain at the end of the Second World War, the AUGB is the largest representative body for Ukrainians and those of Ukrainian descent in the UK.