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How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone? How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone?
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Over 14 million people are believed to have fled their homes in Ukraine since the conflict began, according to the United Nations (UN). More than 14 million people are thought to have fled their homes since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations (UN) says.
More than six million have left for neighbouring countries, and eight million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself. About six million have left for neighbouring countries, while eight million people are displaced inside the war-torn country itself.
However, some Ukrainians have now returned to areas which are no longer thought to be under threat of attack. Where are refugees going?
Where are Ukraine's refugees going? People are still crossing to neighbouring countries, especially those to the west.
Refugees are still crossing to neighbouring countries, especially those to the west. The UN says that as of 17 May:
The UN says that as of 17 May, over 6.3 million people have left:
Poland has taken in 3,418,077 refugeesPoland has taken in 3,418,077 refugees
Romania 937,082Romania 937,082
Russia 875,597Russia 875,597
Hungary 620,846Hungary 620,846
Moldova 466,406Moldova 466,406
Slovakia 429,705Slovakia 429,705
Belarus 27,308Belarus 27,308
Some people travelled from Moldova into Romania and so are included in both countries' totals. (Some people who travelled from Moldova into Romania are included in both countries' totals).
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia are part of the Schengen area, where there are no internal border controls. Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have no border controls with other parts of the EU's Schengen area. Many refugees who first arrived in these countries have since moved on to others.
This means many of those counted when they initially crossed into these countries may have since travelled to other places. The Czech Republic has granted about 350,000 emergency visas to Ukrainian refugees.
The Czech Republic said that as of 18 May, it had granted 348,117 emergency visas to Ukrainian refugees. And more than 700,000 Ukrainians are in Germany, 40% of whom are children.
As of 14 May, more than 700,000 Ukrainians had arrived in Germany, 40% of whom were children. Some Ukrainians have travelled to Russia from the pro-Russian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in the east.
Some Ukrainians have travelled to Russia from the pro-Russian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in the east. Others have been evacuated to Russia from war-torn cities such as Mariupol.
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces helped evacuate 140,000 civilians from Mariupol but insists no one was forced to go to Russia.President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces helped evacuate 140,000 civilians from Mariupol but insists no one was forced to go to Russia.
However, volunteer groups such as Rubikus and Helping to Leave say they have helped hundreds of Ukrainians who ended up in Russia to travel onto other countries.However, volunteer groups such as Rubikus and Helping to Leave say they have helped hundreds of Ukrainians who ended up in Russia to travel onto other countries.
What help are countries offering refugees?What help are countries offering refugees?
The EU has granted Ukrainians who flee the war a blanket right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years. The EU has granted Ukrainians the right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years.
Refugees are housed in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.Refugees are housed in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.
They are entitled to social welfare payments and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.They are entitled to social welfare payments and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.
Poland, which has taken the highest number of refugees, and Moldova, which has the largest concentration of refugees by population, have both asked for international support to help fund their efforts.Poland, which has taken the highest number of refugees, and Moldova, which has the largest concentration of refugees by population, have both asked for international support to help fund their efforts.
Hundreds of refugees were housed in this athletics centre in MoldovaHundreds of refugees were housed in this athletics centre in Moldova
How many people are returning to Ukraine?How many people are returning to Ukraine?
The UN says that as of 17 May, 1.8 million Ukrainians have returned to Ukraine. Ukraine's border force says they are crossing back into the country at a rate of about 30,000 a day. The UN says that as of 17 May, 1.8 million Ukrainians have returned to Ukraine. Ukraine's border force says people are crossing back into the country at a rate of about 30,000 a day.
This is primarily because areas of Ukraine such as the capital Kyiv which were threatened by Russian army advances at the start of the war are now considered safe. This is often because areas of Ukraine such as the capital Kyiv, which were threatened by Russian army advances at the start of the war, are now considered safer.
Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, says the city's population is back to two-thirds of its pre-war level.Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, says the city's population is back to two-thirds of its pre-war level.
Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?
The UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said at the start of May that over eight million people were internally displaced in Ukraine. The UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said at the start of May that more than eight million people were internally displaced.
The IOM said:The IOM said:
23% of refugees were from the Kharkiv region, 20% from Kyiv and 17% from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine23% of refugees were from the Kharkiv region, 20% from Kyiv and 17% from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine
27% had left their homes because they had been damaged or attacked in the war27% had left their homes because they had been damaged or attacked in the war
The IOM estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women, and many are deemed particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence. It estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women. Many are particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence.
The UN is working alongside other organisations to provide cash, food and other supplies to those affected. The UN is working alongside other organisations to provide cash, food and other supplies.
The UN estimates that about eight million people are displaced inside UkraineThe UN estimates that about eight million people are displaced inside Ukraine
What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?
The UK introduced a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.The UK introduced a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.
After the government response was criticised, it launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme to allow those without relatives in the UK to settle here. After the government response was criticised, it launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme to allow those without relatives in the UK to settle.
The scheme lets people in the UK can nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months. It lets people in the UK nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months.
Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and access healthcare, welfare and schools. Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and have access to healthcare, welfare and schools.
Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees are vetted. Hosts receive £350 a month.Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees are vetted. Hosts receive £350 a month.
However, many families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated. Many families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has apologised for the "frustrating" delays.
As of 17 May, 107,400 Ukrainian visas had been issued, out of 128,100 applications.As of 17 May, 107,400 Ukrainian visas had been issued, out of 128,100 applications.
The BBC has found evidence that some men are exploiting the Homes for Ukraine scheme to contact vulnerable women.
A number of refugees who have arrived in the UK have also had to be rehoused after being placed in unsuitable accommodation.
How can I offer a UK home to Ukrainian refugees?How can I offer a UK home to Ukrainian refugees?
Ukraine families angered by 'inhumane' visa delay