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March 18, 2026

Ivana drove 3,000 kilometers from Iraq to Belgrade! Her dogs kept her fear at bay, she was home in three days, and the war in the Middle East brought back painful memories! PHOTO

Beograd resident Ivana Vasić drove 3,000 kilometers fleeing the war in the Middle East and arrived in Belgrade from Iraq by car in three days.

Ivana drove 3,000 kilometers from Iraq to Belgrade! Her dogs kept her fear at bay, she was home in three days, and the war in the Middle East brought back painful memories! PHOTO

TL;DR

  • Ivana Vasić, a fitness trainer, drove 3,000 km from Erbil, Iraq, to Belgrade in three days to escape war.
  • The sounds of planes over her building triggered memories of the 1999 bombing of Serbia, prompting her departure.
  • Her two dogs accompanied her and provided emotional support during the stressful journey.
  • Vasić noted a difference in reactions to the conflict between local Iraqis and foreigners, with locals appearing less alarmed.
  • She previously lived in Erbil for eight years, experiencing worsening security conditions.
  • Despite the dangerous proximity to border areas and military actions, she felt safer once she left Iraq.

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