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How many refugees have fled Ukraine and where are they going? How many refugees have fled Ukraine and where are they going?
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More than two million people have now fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the United Nations (UN).More than two million people have now fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the United Nations (UN).
The UN high commissioner for refugees has called it the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two.The UN high commissioner for refugees has called it the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two.
Which countries are Ukraine's refugees fleeing to?Which countries are Ukraine's refugees fleeing to?
Refugees are crossing to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.Refugees are crossing to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.
Much smaller numbers have gone to Russia and Belarus.Much smaller numbers have gone to Russia and Belarus.
The UN says that so far:The UN says that so far:
Poland has taken in 1,204,000 refugeesPoland has taken in 1,204,000 refugees
Hungary 191,000Hungary 191,000
Slovakia 141,000Slovakia 141,000
Moldova 83,000Moldova 83,000
Romania 82,000Romania 82,000
Russia 99,300Russia 99,300
Belarus 453Belarus 453
More than183,000 people have moved on from these countries to others in Europe, the UN says. More than 210,000 people have moved on from these countries to others in Europe, the UN says.
How are refugees leaving Ukraine?How are refugees leaving Ukraine?
Trains heading towards Ukraine's border have been packed, and there have been long queues of traffic on roads leading out of the country.Trains heading towards Ukraine's border have been packed, and there have been long queues of traffic on roads leading out of the country.
Some people have walked for days to reach the borders, such as this Indian man who was studying in UkraineSome people have walked for days to reach the borders, such as this Indian man who was studying in Ukraine
UN spokeswoman Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams, who is in Warsaw, told the BBC it was mostly women and children making the crossing into Poland, with some facing waits of 24 hours. In some cases children were travelling with distant relatives or family members who returned to Ukraine after dropping them off, she said.
Refugees are told they do not need documents, but should preferably have their internal or foreign passports, birth certificates of children travelling with them and medical documentation.Refugees are told they do not need documents, but should preferably have their internal or foreign passports, birth certificates of children travelling with them and medical documentation.
To get refugee status, they need to be Ukrainian citizens or people legally living in Ukraine, such as foreign students.To get refugee status, they need to be Ukrainian citizens or people legally living in Ukraine, such as foreign students.
There have been reports of people from African countries being prevented from leaving Ukraine.There have been reports of people from African countries being prevented from leaving Ukraine.
'They said if you're black, you should walk''They said if you're black, you should walk'
What help are countries offering refugees?What help are countries offering refugees?
In countries bordering Ukraine, refugees can stay in reception centres if they do not have friends or relatives to stay with. They are given food and medical care.In countries bordering Ukraine, refugees can stay in reception centres if they do not have friends or relatives to stay with. They are given food and medical care.
Filippo Grandi, the UN's high commissioner for refugees, praised the "extraordinary" community response in Poland, which has the largest number of refugees. Reporting from the Polish border town of Przemysl, the BBC's Mishal Husain said there were signs offering help with healthcare and onward transport, with local hospitals delivering babies and treating sick and dehydrated children.
However, he says it is a "logistical nightmare", with many more people expected to cross the border.
Reception centres have been set up in Poland like this one at Poznan University
With placards and tears, Poles greet refugees like familyWith placards and tears, Poles greet refugees like family
The Romanian government is expected to fund housing costs of 70,000 for 30 days. Along with Hungary, it is offering cash allowances for food and clothing. Children are being given places in local schools. Poland's government has said it will need more money than the EU is currently offering in order to host the number of people arriving there, which is now more than one million.
Reception centres have been set up in Poland like this one at Poznan University
The Romanian government is expected to fund the housing costs of 70,000 people for 30 days. Along with Hungary, it is offering cash allowances for food and clothing. Children are being given places in local schools.
Moldova has by far the largest concentration of refugees per capita, with almost 4,000 per 100,000 residents. Its president has appealed for international help in dealing with the numbers arriving.Moldova has by far the largest concentration of refugees per capita, with almost 4,000 per 100,000 residents. Its president has appealed for international help in dealing with the numbers arriving.
Hundreds of refugees are living in this athletics centre in MoldovaHundreds of refugees are living in this athletics centre in Moldova
The Czech Republic will allow refugees to apply for a special type of visa in order to remain, and is using the Congress Centre in Prague as an assistance centre.The Czech Republic will allow refugees to apply for a special type of visa in order to remain, and is using the Congress Centre in Prague as an assistance centre.
Elsewhere, Greece and Germany are sending tents, blankets and masks to Slovakia, while France is sending medicine and other medical equipment to Poland.Elsewhere, Greece and Germany are sending tents, blankets and masks to Slovakia, while France is sending medicine and other medical equipment to Poland.
The EU is preparing to grant Ukrainians who flee the war a blanket right to stay and work throughout the 27 nations for up to three years.The EU is preparing to grant Ukrainians who flee the war a blanket right to stay and work throughout the 27 nations for up to three years.
They would also receive social welfare and access to housing, medical treatment and schooling for children.They would also receive social welfare and access to housing, medical treatment and schooling for children.
How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?
After the government faced criticism for not doing enough, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the UK needs to "upscale" its efforts.After the government faced criticism for not doing enough, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the UK needs to "upscale" its efforts.
The Home Office says the UK has granted visas to 300 Ukrainian refugees under its new scheme so far, and that 17,700 applications to re-join relatives have been started.The Home Office says the UK has granted visas to 300 Ukrainian refugees under its new scheme so far, and that 17,700 applications to re-join relatives have been started.
But nearly 600 refugees are stuck in Calais, with many saying they were turned away for lack of paperwork.But nearly 600 refugees are stuck in Calais, with many saying they were turned away for lack of paperwork.
The two UK schemes announced so far require Ukrainians to either have family in the UK, or a designated UK sponsor.The two UK schemes announced so far require Ukrainians to either have family in the UK, or a designated UK sponsor.
Is the UK doing enough to help refugees?Is the UK doing enough to help refugees?
How many Ukrainians are internally displaced?How many Ukrainians are internally displaced?
The UN's High Commission for Refugees believes more than one million people who have fled the war could be displaced within their own country. However, it is hard to verify the true number because so many people are sheltering the bombardment underground.The UN's High Commission for Refugees believes more than one million people who have fled the war could be displaced within their own country. However, it is hard to verify the true number because so many people are sheltering the bombardment underground.
Hundreds of thousands of displaced people have flowed into the western Ukrainian city of Lviv since the invasion began, putting a huge strain on the city's resources.Hundreds of thousands of displaced people have flowed into the western Ukrainian city of Lviv since the invasion began, putting a huge strain on the city's resources.
It has reached the limit of its capacity to help refugees, its mayor said on Monday.It has reached the limit of its capacity to help refugees, its mayor said on Monday.
The safe Ukrainian city sheltering thousandsThe safe Ukrainian city sheltering thousands
The UN says it is trying to help internally displaced people, but the war is making it unsafe for aid workers.The UN says it is trying to help internally displaced people, but the war is making it unsafe for aid workers.
It is preparing to deliver assistance in western Ukraine, where access is easier.It is preparing to deliver assistance in western Ukraine, where access is easier.
The EU believes the number of refugee in total could climb to seven million, and that 18 million Ukrainians will be affected by the war.The EU believes the number of refugee in total could climb to seven million, and that 18 million Ukrainians will be affected by the war.