Ukrainian refugees in Estonia exceed 21 000

In Estonia, 21,014 Ukrainian refugees have arrived during the current aggression of Russia against Ukraine, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports.
According to the data of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, on Sunday, March 20, a further 1,012 people arrived in Estonia and 375 were children. Of the total number, 262 Ukrainian refugees were in transit travelling to other countries.
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Thus far, migration authorities in Estonia have received 3,995 applications for granting temporary protection. As to the places of stay of Ukrainian refugees in Estonia, the majority of people are staying with friends or family, but 5,602 people have also sought help from the government to find accommodation, ERR reports.