Slovakia

Conflict in Ukraine re-escalated on 24 February 2022, when Russian forces entered the country and advanced towards different cities in a full-scale military operation. Heavy clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces and shelling have led to civilian casualties. Shelling has also significantly affected homes, public buildings, and other critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, and railways.?

Insecurity has forced nearly eight million people to leave their homes and seek safety in neighbouring countries, including Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Close to six million people were estimated to be displaced within Ukraine as at 5 December.?

As at 17 January 2023, over one million people had crossed into Slovakia, and more than 107,000 had been registered as refugees. Displaced people have crossed into border areas, mainly to Camp Hummenne (Hummenne town in Zemplín region) and Camp Evo in Vojany (Vojany is a village and municipality in Michalovce district, in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia). National authorities and humanitarian organisations are providing refugees with aid, such as cash assistance, protection, psychosocial support, education, and livelihoods.?