CLEAN : Refugees board busses and trains at border city of Przemysl

The transcript describes a terrifying experience in a city where bombs were dropped nearby. The speaker and their family sought shelter with their grandmother for about a week. The speaker, originally from Odessa, Ukraine, explains the dangerous situation and the reasons for leaving, highlighting the ongoing threat of violence even after 30 years.

What can you infer about the speaker's background based on their statement?

What prompted the speaker to leave their home?