Ukraine's very own infamous grumpy cat has reassured millions of fans after a post was shared confirming both the cat and owner were safe.
The Instagram-famous cat, Stepan, escaped Ukraine after Russian forces invaded and is currently safe and sound in France.
The 13-year-old cat and owner Anna made it out of the Russian-bombed city of Kharkiv in Ukraine and found refuge in France, updating fans who were worried the pair had been killed in the bombing.
But after two weeks of silence in March, the @loveyoustepan Instagram account received an update confirming the pair were safe and sound having left Ukraine.
Fans were worried the pair had been injured or even killed by attacks on Kharkariv with the pair living in Ukraine's second-largest city.
Kharkariv has been subject to countless bombing runs since the end of February, and fans were fearful for the lives of Anna and pussycat Stepan.
Anna took to Instagram this week to reassure followers that she and Stepan were safe and sound, having found refuge in France after leaving the Ukraine.
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Stepan's owner Anna shared a photo of the cat looking scared in a travel bag on a train, accompanied by a caption explaining their gruelling journey from Ukraine.
She wrote: "On February 24, early in the morning, we were sleeping at home. At 5am, some explosion was heard, and I didn't even understand what it was.
"After half an hour later, there were more explosions, the windows trembled. I jumped up and understood that something terrible was happening!"
She continued: ""The attack and shelling of Kharkiv (especially on the North Saltovka where we live). We realized that the war had come to our house."
Anna wrote of their gruelling trip, taking a train from Kharkiv to Lviv and then heading directly for the Polish border, where they stood in line for nine hours before crossing the border, Daily Mail reported.
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Once in Poland, World Influencers helped Anna and Stepan to France, and said "We're alright now. We worry very much about our relatives in Ukraine and will do the very best we can to help our country."
Fans of the cat and owner shared their relief on Instagram, with commenters leaving well wishes and comments of relief.
One wrote "I am crying with joy that you are all safe. I've been so worried!" while another wrote "So glad to hear that you're safe now. Thank you for sharing this terrible experience with us. We're here with you!"
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