Ukrainian Lions Rescued from War Find New Home in UK Sanctuary

The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent welcomes lioness Yuna, the first of five lions to be relocated from conflict zones in Ukraine.

Yuna, an African lioness, endured trauma from missile debris falling near her enclosure in Kyiv.
The Big Cat Sanctuary plans to rescue five lions, needing £500,000 for the project, with £300,000 already raised.
Male lion Rori will join Yuna after temporary housing in Belgium while his enclosure in Kent is prepared.
The rescue operation involved a four-day journey through six countries, coordinated with the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
The sanctuary aims to provide permanent homes and necessary veterinary care for the lions.