Álex Tienda narrates the Russian attack from Ukraine: the Mexican youtuber ran with other correspondents looking for a refuge

A week ago it became known that the youtuber Mexican Álex Tienda embarked on a new trip, this time his destination was Ukraine, a country that is being attacked by Russia since the early hours of this Thursday, February 24.

Hundreds of videos circulate on social networks and the international media reported the bombing by the Russian government against the Ukrainian cities of Kiev, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odessa, Nikolaev, Kherson, Mariupol, Kramatorsk, Kharkov and Chernigov.

What was Álex Tienda doing during the bombing in Ukraine?

The influencer The Mexican experienced first-hand the Russian attack from the city of Kramatorsk. On his Instagram, Álex Tienda published the first moments of the bombing in his stories.

From 06:07 (Ecuador time) he showed in some videos the tense moment that was lived, with a sky in which the flashes of the missiles stood out and strong explosions were heard.

Friends, they are already attacking here. They just attacked here in the city I’m in. they are bombing

“They are already… shots are already heard here, near the city and two explosions were heard right now,” he said while lights that last a few seconds are seen.

Later, he reported that he left the building where he slept, while explaining a little more about the prevailing situation in the Ukrainian city.

“Friends, we are already leaving the building, just as I was saying goodbye at the interview of CNN, in the link with CNN, I heard the first bombshell. It has been officially announced, we feel attacked, ”he reported, agitated as a result of his walking to get to safety.

At another time, he shared more images while running through the streets and continuing to recount the attack, reported Milenio.

“We are running… the danger of being shot at… I have the impression that at least they haven’t reached this part of the city yet,” he is heard saying. youtuber, a little confused in his hasty step to seek shelter.

He added in his message his action to protect himself in full attack. “We were leaving the hotel, luckily there were other journalists there, they were loading as fast as possible. We couldn’t fit in with them, so they told us to go to the main hotel. We are three blocks away.”

When he was about to arrive at the hotel that was recommended to him, he reported that shots and explosions were heard in the distance.

“I do not regret anything”

On Twitter, Álex Tienda also reported the situation: “They are bombing the entire city. I am hidden in a basement, with other correspondents from all over the world. Explosions are heard.”

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In a second tweet, he made it clear that he knew the possible consequences, and that he had no regrets: “I just want to make it very clear… Whatever happens, I always knew the risk, I have always done my job with passion… And no matter what happens, I don’t regret anything. I love them very much and I will always be grateful to those who value and support my work.”

silence of the youtuber in the networks worried

After an hour without reporting, Álex Tienda reappeared on Twitter with a photo of his shelter with more people, and later explained the situation he is going through to find out what to do now.

“Friends, good morning here in Ukraine,” he said when updating the information. “We are already seeing the situation. We are seeing if we stay here in Kramatorsk or if we move to another city,” she mentioned.

The famous Mexican who is used to reporting the situation of all the countries he visits, explained that moving by land may be unlikely, because the roads are closed and traveling by train is susceptible to attack.

As it can go right, it can go wrong. The option that I have right now to escape, to leave the country, obviously through Kiev, is not an option. From the outset, the airspace is closed. And number two, Kiev is already under attack. So another option is: from here, from Kramatorsk, move to another city that is close by.

In his stories, he reported that he would be moving west to try to flee Ukraine while trying to get cash and then trying to escape by land. He also warned: “Right now there is a lot of fake news”, and concluded that for now “any city in Ukraine is dangerous”. (I)

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