It is feared up to four million people could flee Ukraine because of the Russian invasion
A UK appeal to help refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine has raised £55m in a single day in a huge humanitarian effort.
The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge were among the flood of people contributing to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal in the short time since its launch on Thursday.
It is feared that up to four million people could flee the country because of the Russian invasion, many in desperate need of food, water, medical assistance and protection.
The appeal was launched by a group of 15 UK charities as intense fighting rages in cities across Ukraine.
DEC chief executive Saleh Saeed said: ”We are extremely grateful for the huge generosity of everyone in the UK who has donated to the DEC Appeal.
“We are also very grateful for the generous support of the Royal Family.”
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that every pound donated by the British public would be matched by the government – up to the value of £20m.
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