KYIV: Four years of brutal Russian attacks have forced millions of Ukrainians to seek safety abroad.
But with the war showing no signs of stopping, significant numbers of refugees have started trickling back home, if only temporarily, for one reason: to see their dentist.
Those displaced by an onslaught of Russian tanks, drones and missiles have been navigating long journeys home by car, bus or rail for orthodontic work they prefer — or can only get — inside Ukraine.
“Here in Ukraine, we really appreciate the quality of the medical services, as well as the personalized approach to our daughter,” said Yana Sidko, who left for France in 2022.
She now makes the arduous pilgrimage back to the Ukrainian capital with her 13-year-old daughter for treatment.
