More than 15,000 Ukrainian refugees enter Romania on Tuesday; 440,000 since start of crisis

The Border Police inform that on Tuesday, through the border checkpoints, 58,405 people entered Romania, out of whom 15,212 Ukrainian citizens (increasing by 10.5% compared to the previous day), Agerpres reports.

On Tuesday, within 24 hours, 7,427 Ukrainian citizens entered from the border with Ukraine (up 3.4%), and 6,259 Ukrainian citizens entered from the Republic of Moldova (an increase by 23%).

From the beginning of this crisis, until March 15, at 24.00, at national level, 440,998 Ukrainian citizens entered Romania.

At present, the border control at the entrance to Romania through the border checkpoints is carried out with efficiency, in accordance with the provisions of the national and community legislation, the control lines being covered with Romanian border policemen up to the maximum capacity.

Similar measures to strengthen control and increased surveillance have also been put in place at the land border, with additional crews carrying out missions in areas of responsibility.

The checks are made an integrated system with the other institutions with responsibilities in the field, with a view to an operative exchange of data and information.