Military operation in Ukraine leaves 3.3 million people: UN

The military operation in Ukraine leaves 3.3 million people: UN

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says more than 3.3 million refugees have fled Russia since conducting military operations in Ukraine. In addition, about 75 lakh people have been internally displaced.

The agency also said that 33,28,792 people had fled Ukraine since the military operation in Russia on February 24. And Friday's update is that another 56,030 residents have joined them. 

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi said they were fleeing the country to avoid a series of bombings, airstrikes and indiscriminate bombings. "We need help, but that doesn't stop the fear," he said. Only if the war is stopped can it be stopped. ' 

About 90 percent of the refugees who have left Ukraine are women and children. And those between the ages of 18 and 60 will not be able to leave the country. Because they are being called to join the military. 

The United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) said another 162,000 people had left Ukraine as of Wednesday, a third from another country. There are also millions of residents who have left their homes. However, they are within the borders of Ukraine. Prior to the conflict, 36 million people lived in government-controlled territories in Ukraine. 

The countries where Ukrainians took refuge after the Russian military operation:

Poland: Six out of ten refugees have taken refuge in Poland. This number is estimated at 20 lakh 10 thousand 693 people, according to UNHCR. 

Romania: 5 lakh 17 thousand 269 Ukrainian refugees have taken refuge in Romania. At least 5 million Ukrainian refugees are on their way to Romania, according to the UNHCR. 

Russia: One lakh 74 thousand 573 Ukrainian refugees have taken refuge in Russia. The UNHCR added that between February 21 and 23, another 50,000 residents from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions took refuge in Russia. Ukrainian refugees have also sought refuge in Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia and Belarus. Al-Jazeera / Reuters / Gulf Times / Fox News