14 million people have been displaced from their homes.
Its one year to the day since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the country's intelligence service has been warned to expect increased missile attacks in the coming days to coincide with the anniversary.
More than 8 thousand civilians have died, while as many as 13 thousand have been injured.
Ukraine’s flag flying on Government Buildings today to mark the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. #Ukraine has Ireland’s unwavering support and solidarity 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/sUe2svEeMQ
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 24, 2023
According to the UN the true number is likely to be substantially higher.
14 million people have been displaced from their homes.
At least 487 children were killed and 954 injured.
Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD and Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke says we are standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia:
“Ireland remains fully committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders.
— Peter Burke (@peterburkefg) February 23, 2023
Those borders have not changed, and Russia’s use of force will not change them.” pic.twitter.com/zshP4Pki10