Ukrainians fleeing war arrive in Australia and are reunited with loved ones

Alex Soroka greets his family who have arrived from Ukraine.

Alex Soroka hugs his father who has arrived in Australia from Ukraine. Credit: SBS News

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Emotional Ukrainians have touched down in Melbourne and Sydney, fleeing their war torn country and reuniting with anxious loved ones.

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