Over 7.7 million Ukrainians have become internally displaced persons since the start of the hostilities of Russia in this country, Report informs, citing the Geneva-based International Organization for Migration (IOM).
"Over 7.7 million people, or 17% of the population, have become internally displaced persons," the IOM noted. According to it, from April 1 to April 17, the number of internally displaced persons in the country increased by more than 600,000 people.
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reported that from February 24 to April 20, the number of people who left Ukraine reached 5,085,219. During the day, 72,511 people crossed the borders of neighboring states. At the same time, 563,266 refugees arrived in Russia from February 24 to April 20, 2,847,540 arrived in Poland, 763,769 arrived in Romania, and 476,213 arrived in Hungary.