More than 5.5 million people have fled Ukraine, says UNHCR

World+Biz

Reuters
02 May, 2022, 04:10 pm
Last modified: 02 May, 2022, 04:13 pm
A woman and child walk after crossing from Ukraine to Romania, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at the border crossing point in Siret, Romania April 16, 2022. REUTERS/Fedja Grulovic/File Photo

More than 5.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the war began on 24 February, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported on Monday.

The statistics are compiled from a variety of sources, mainly data provided by authorities from official border crossing points, the UNHCR said.

Related Topics

Ukraine war / Refugee / UNHCR

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.