Ukraine war: Refugee Tetiana Martynova dies in an accident in Swansea

A lady who escaped from the Russian attack in Ukraine with her 13-year-old son has passed away after being hit by a car.

Tetiana Martynova, a 40-year-old woman from Kharkiv, Ukraine, arrived in Swansea as a refugee in July 2022.

South Wales Police said a woman was hit and killed by a Chevrolet Captiva while she was walking on Neath Road in Morriston at around 6:20 pm on Wednesday.

Her friends said she is very dedicated and takes good care of her son Illia.

They said people in the area know her as Tania. She is a smart, hardworking woman who can speak many languages.

They said she was a strong and important member of the Ukrainian community in Swansea. Everyone liked her because she was friendly and nice at every event.

They said: “Her many friends and coworkers are all very sad about her sudden death. ”

“We are thinking of Illia in Wales and Tania’s family in Ukraine. Our prayers are with them. ”

Tania became very close to us, like a daughter. We cry for an amazing young woman. Ukraine has lost one of its best people.