More Than 43,000 Ukrainians Enter Romania amid Russian Invasion

More than 43,000 Ukrainians fled to Romania in the three days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, border police data showed on Sunday.

They have entered Romania through its four land border checkpoints with Ukraine, but also through its checkpoints with Moldova, data showed.

Thousands of them have already exited the country on their way to Bulgaria and Hungary, according to reports.

In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Health Ministry revealed that almost 200 Ukrainians have died since Russia launched its attack earlier this week.

Minister Oleh Liashko said three children were among the 198 dead, adding that 1,115 had been wounded, 33 of whom were children.

Liashko also pointed out that Ukraine's hospitals were still operational and providing medical care.

On his part, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine is establishing a foreign “international” legion for volunteers from abroad.

“This will be the key evidence of your support for our country,” Zelenskiy said in a statement, adding that “We will fight for as long as needed to liberate our country.”