Sydney woman is flying BACK to Kiev despite the daily threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine

Aussie woman whose grandparents were forced to flee Ukraine after WWII explains why she is flying BACK to Kiev despite Russian invasion threat

• Australian woman flying back to Kiev despite daily threat of a Russian invasion
• Sydney-raised Pixie Shmigel and her partner moved to Kiev six months ago 
• They have spent the past three weeks in Montenegro as invasion fears grow
• Ms Shmigel said she missed her ‘vibrant’ life in Ukraine and is now going back 

By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 19:11 EST, 21 February 2022 | Updated: 19:36 EST, 21 February 2022