The United Nations estimates that more than 10 million people could end up fleeing their homes in Ukraine, including four million who could cross the border into neighboring countries, according to a statement.
“Our colleagues tell us that the needs in Ukraine are growing and spreading by the hour. They warn that while the scale and scope of displacement is still unclear, we expect that more than 10 million people could flee their homes if violence continues, including 4 million people who may cross borders into neighboring countries,” he said. UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
Some essential UN staff have been relocated out of Kiev, Ukraine, so they can continue to provide humanitarian assistance “with minimal disruption” and also to “reduce risk”, according to the statement, but Dujarric said some staff remain in the area. capital of Kiev.
“Our humanitarian colleagues emphasize that to scale up our operations, we need safe and unimpeded access to all conflict-affected areas,” said Dujarric.
One million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Wednesday night.
“In just seven days, we witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighboring countries,” Grandi wrote on social media. “For many more millions within Ukraine, it is time to silence the guns so that life-saving humanitarian assistance can be provided,” he added.
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