4 MILLION PEOPLE MAY FLEE UKRAINE ACCORDING TO UNCHR AMID CONFLICT

USPA NEWS - The military offensive in Ukraine has caused destruction of civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties and has driven many thousands of people from their homes seeking safety, protection and assistance. In the first few days, more than half a million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighbouring countries, (Poland 51,9 %, Hungary 13,3%, Republic of Moldova 9,1%, Other European Countries 8%, Slovakia 7,7%, Romania 5,1%, Russian federation 4,9%, Belarus, 0% ) and there is a clear indication that many more people are on the move. Source: UNCR
By country
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Location name
Source
Data date

Population
Poland

1 Mar 2022
   51.9%
453,982
Hungary

1 Mar 2022
   13.3%
116,348
Republic of Moldova

1 Mar 2022
   9.1%
79,315
Other European countries

1 Mar 2022
   8.0%
69,600
Slovakia

1 Mar 2022
   7.7%
67,000
Romania

1 Mar 2022
   5.1%
44,540
Russian Federation

1 Mar 2022
   4.9%
42,900
Belarus

1 Mar 2022
   0.0%
341

4 MILLION PEOPLE MAY FLEE UKRAINE BE ACCORDING TO UNCHR DAY 7 OF WAR IN UKRAINE They are in need of protection and support. As the situation continues to unfold, an estimated 4 million people may flee Ukraine in the coming weeks and months. In light of the emergency and paramount humanitarian needs of refugees from Ukraine, an inter-agency regional refugee response is being carried out, in support of refugee-hosting countries’ efforts. The regional refugee response plan brings together UN, NGO and other relevant partners and primarily focuses on supporting the host country governments to ensure safe access to territory for refugees and third-country nationals fleeing from Ukraine, in line with international standards. It also focuses on the provision of critical protection services and humanitarian assistance, while displacement dynamics and needs continue to grow exponentially. Source: UNHCR On the European side, the European commissioner in charge of crisis management, Janez Lenarcic, estimates that "seven million Ukrainians will be displaced" in this country because of the Russian offensive. "We are witnessing what could become the biggest humanitarian crisis on our European continent for many, many years." Ukrainian Refugees and Asylum seekers World in UNHCR Europe Region 53,474 36,492 (as of 30 June 2021, UNHCR) Ukrainian diaspora: World in UNHCR Europe Region 6.1 Million 5.0 Million (as of 30 June 2020, UNDESA) By country JSON  Location name Source Data date Population Poland 1 Mar 2022    51.9% 453,982 Hungary 1 Mar 2022    13.3% 116,348 Republic of Moldova 1 Mar 2022    9.1% 79,315 Other European countries 1 Mar 2022    8.0% 69,600 Slovakia 1 Mar 2022    7.7% 67,000 Romania 1 Mar 2022    5.1% 44,540 Russian Federation 1 Mar 2022    4.9% 42,900 Belarus 1 Mar 2022    0.0% 341 SOURCE: UNHCR