Ukraine War Refugees Top 5 Million As Russian Assault Intensifies

The United Nations said people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine has officially topped a "staggering" 5 million.

  • U.N. officials also said Wednesday that more than 7 million have been displaced within Ukraine since Russian troops invaded on February 24.
  • Countries taking in refugees, such as Poland, say they need more international help, especially with Russia intensifying attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
  • Warsaw's Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski told The Associated Press, "If we have a second wave of refugees, then a real problem will come because we are at capacity. We cannot accept more."
  • Where else can refugees go? Should countries like the U.S. offer up more assistance? 

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