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Hundreds of thousands of refugees are fleeing from Ukraine in search of safety, with many going to Poland, Germany, and Hungary.

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One of the many Ukrainians who fled their home as Russia attacked was an 11-year-old boy.

A post on the Slovak Embassy's Facebook page said that a boy crossed the Slovakian border with a plastic bag, passport and phone number.

Volunteers prepared him for his next journey by giving him food, water and warmth.

A Slovak Interior Ministry representative said that he conquered everyone with his smile, determination and bravery.

He was put on a train by his mother to go to Slovakia with a phone number written on his hand. She thanked everyone who helped her in a video that was shared on Facebook.

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Ukrainian refugees gifted empty strollers at the Polish train station.

I am thankful that you saved my child's life. The Russians are shooting at a nuclear power plant. I couldn't leave my mother, she can't move on her own, according to the post.

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The boy came from Zaporizhia, a city in southeastern Ukraine, more than 600 miles from the Slovakian border.

The interior minister of Slovakia called the boy "Little Hassan" on his Facebook page.

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I am very sorry for him and all the other children and their families who have to flee their country because of what is happening in Ukraine, he wrote.

According to the United Nations, 2 million refugees have fled to other countries after Russian forces invaded the country. Since World War II, Europe has seen the fastest exodus.

The Associated Press contributed.

Follow reporter Asha Gilbert. Agilbert@usatoday.com.

The article originally appeared on USA TODAY.

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