Updated Mar 14, 2022 - World
Axios Explains: Ukraine

Mapped: Where Ukrainian refugees are fleeing to

Data: UNHCR; Map: Jared Whalen and Will Chase/Axios
Data: UNHCR; Map: Jared Whalen and Will Chase/Axios

More than 2.8 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion, according to UN refugee agency data on Monday.

By the numbers: The majority — over 1.7 million — have fled to Poland, while more than 255,000 have crossed into Hungary.

  • Over 204,800 have arrived in Slovakia, more than 84,000 in Romania and 106,000 in Moldova.
  • More than 131,300 have arrived in Russia and over 304,100 have fled to various other countries, the UN said.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details throughout.

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