INTER-AGENCY OPERATIONAL UPDATE (UKRAINE REFUGEE SITUATION), Republic of Moldova

The conflict in Ukraine has created a regional humanitarian crisis. Over 1,5 million Ukrainians have already fled their homes into neighbouring countries. Moldova is one of the main refugee-hosting countries and a transit country for onwards. Some 230 thousand Ukrainian refugees have entered Moldova since 24 February 2022, with a proportion continuing to Romania, Poland and other countries. Those entering arrive distressed and are heavily affected psychosocially. For updated refugee data, check out the Ukraine Situation refugee data portal here: https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/ukraine. Coordination of interventions is shaping up, with Government, local actors, INGOs and UN Agencies.