Ukrainian best friends separated by war reunite over Canada Day long weekend
Best friends who were torn apart by the war in Ukraine, but made it to Canada after extraordinary journeys, were reunited over the Canada Day long weekend after a Swift Current couple paid for their flights and some other expenses.
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![Ukrainian best friends Kira Polischuk and Sasha Filipchuk last saw each other at school the day before the Russian invasion of their country. They reunited in the Toronto area this past weekend after more than two years apart. Two blond girls pose on a bridge. One has an amputated arm.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7252476.1719953350!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/kira-polischuk-and-sasha-filipchuk.jpg)
Best friends who were torn apart by the war in Ukraine, but made it to Canada after extraordinary journeys, were reunited over the Canada Day long weekend after a Swift Current couple paid for their flights and some other expenses.