Hundreds of thousands of refugees have been forced to desperately flee Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last week. 520,000 people have so far crossed the borders to neighbouring countries, according to UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi.
And this number keeps rising. Thousands more - including children, the elderly and disabled - who are unable to evacuate have been forced to seek refuge underground.
Authorities fear the number of refugees could reach up to 4.5 million if fighting were to spread across the country. As Ukraine sits 'on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe' after Putin's full-scale invasion, people need our help.
International charities and local community groups are doing their part to help support those in need, and s everal organisations across our region are accepting donations of vital supplies.
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