Russian Media Says Over 5.5 Mln Refugees Have Arrived In Russia from Ukraine, Donbass Since The Start Of The War

TASS: Over 5.5 mln refugees arrive in Russia from Ukraine, Donbass since February 2022

About 39,000 people, including over 11,000 children, are staying at temporary accommodation centers in Russia

MOSCOW, March 28. /TASS/. The number of refugees who have arrived in Russia from Ukraine and Donbass since February 2022 has grown to 5.5 million people, a law enforcement official told TASS on Tuesday.

"Overall, since February [2022], a little more than 5.5 million people, including over 749,000 children, have arrived in Russia," the official said.

About 39,000 people, including over 11,000 children, are staying at temporary accommodation centers in Russia. The others are living with their relatives, in private homes or have left Russia.

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Update: Over 5.5 million refugees entered Russia amid Ukraine conflict – TASS (RT).

WNU Editor: Other sources say only 2.8 million have fled to Russia (link here).

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