An Ukrainian colleague of my wife (and at least one family member of theirs) is near Kryvy Rih (central south), and we are trying to see how to get them to Moldova which seems to be the closest border.<p>Communication is a bit choppy so I don't know if they have a car yet. But im trying to find maps / sites that could help to find the safest route. There is almost a straight line west. But I have no live info if this is safe. Google maps shows a southern route via Odessa etc, but that obviously doesnt take into account any of the developments. (The people helping don't speak the language)
I just realized that the border might be problematic because it runs into transnistria.
[update] Google maps was a bit unclear about Transnistria etc.
I found there is a shared border below Transnistrian space with moldova called Palanca. And there is a route to somewhat avoid Odessa over smaller roads
Another problem is probably going to be to get fuel.
One of the options would be to get to kiev or another city to get to a train west. But thats a danger in itself; not knowing if they will still run. prime target area, not having a place to stay.