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Each photo was liked or shared tens of thousands of times in just a few days.<\/p>\n\n<p>The strollers were an act of solidarity from Polish mothers wanting to support their Ukrainian counterparts. Because of the immediacy of the Russian invasion, most Ukrainian men were either conscripted or voluntarily stayed to defend their homeland. This meant that many mothers of small children were forced to flee with their children in tow and little else. Many of the strollers included basic supplies like warm blankets.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Polish government&rsquo;s response to the refugee surge included a hotline for travelers to call and get up-to-date information and advice regarding crossing the border. 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