Yes they knew for weeks and have been stocking up. That you are right about. But no, not everyone had the ability to actually flee and leave Ukraine. Many of the Jews there don’t have visas for other countries.
The hatzalah video you saw, his wife and children got out BH, but he is staying behind to help the Jews that are stuck there.
Also all Chabad Shluchim there have passports to either the US or Israel and they all chose to stay behind and help those that arent able to leave.
And if you’re able to- donate, they actually need it.
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