Ukrainians flee to Poland, leaving behind possessions and pets

Lines to enter the Polish border town grew throughout the morning
Ukrainians flee to Poland, leaving behind possessions and pets

A woman with her daughter waits for a train as they try to leave Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Ukrainians fleeing a Russian invasion have started trickling into Poland, with dozens arriving at the normally quiet Medyka crossing on Thursday, some carrying luggage and accompanied by children.

Officials in European Union countries bordering Ukraine, including Romania and Slovakia, said there was no big influx of refugees for now, but local media and witnesses said foot traffic was increasing.

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