Over six million refugees have fled Ukraine: UN
Saturday, 14 May 2022
GENEVA, May 13 (AFP): More than six million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion began on February 24, figures from the UN refugee agency said on Thursday.
A total of 6,029,705 people had fled Ukraine as of May 11. Many had gone to neighbouring countries before continuing their journey, according to the agency's dedicated website, with Poland hosting the largest number.
Women and children represent 90 per cent of the refugees, with Ukrainian men aged 18-60 unable to leave due to being eligible for military service.
A further eight million people have also been internally displaced, according to a study by the International Organization for Migration.
Daily refugee flows across Ukraine's borders have decreased considerably since the outbreak of war.