The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, 4,397 Ukrainian citizens have applied for asylum in Romania, and the occupancy of the centers of the General Inspectorate for Immigration is 37.1%. In the last 24 hours, only one citizen of Ukraine requested asylum in our country, News.ro reports.

Ukrainian refugees in Ishakcia, RomaniaPhoto: Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP / Profimedia

Over the last day, only one citizen of Ukraine requested asylum in our country. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, 4,397 Ukrainian citizens have applied for asylum in Romania. They enjoy all the rights provided by national legislation.

Also, since March 18, 2022, 100,996 residence permits have been issued for beneficiaries of temporary protection, 8 in the last day.

At the moment, the occupancy of the accommodation centers of the General Inspectorate for Immigration is 37.1%, states the MAI.

As for traffic through checkpoints, 37,094 vehicles and 146,379 people entered our country over the last day, including 10,708 citizens of Ukraine.