Just 159 Ukrainian refugees housed in accommodation pledged by the public

Although there have been about 25,000 pledges to host Ukrainian refugees, 3,800 — 16% — have been withdrawn by families who changed their minds. Picture: AP/Emilio Morenatti

Just 159 Ukrainian refugees have moved into accommodation pledged by the public since the war broke out.

The low figure is believed to be due to the suitability of properties for accommodating families fleeing the war zone and the time it takes to make each one available.