War in Ukraine: Refugees are expected to reach 1.5 million at the weekend – New “river” of escape from Kyiv

The situation remains dire in Ukraine and the number of those trying to escape from it Russian invasion is likely to increase in 1.5 million refugees by the end of the weekend, compared to the 1.3 million refugees who have fled the country to date, says the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grady.

“This is the fastest growing refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of World War II,” he told Reuters.

Grady also said that most of the refugees at the present time, find friends, family members, but also other related persons, who already live in Europe.

However, he warned that future waves of refugees would be more “complex”.

Meanwhile, foreign and domestic television stations broadcast new footage showing increased traffic on central road networks, especially in Kyivas civilians leave their homes.

Source: News Beast

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