A FUNDRAISING appeal launched in Scotland to help Ukraine has surpassed £10 million in less than just four days, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praising the effort.
Thousands of Scots have given to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal since it launched last Thursday.
Responding to a tweet from STV News about the success of the fundraiser, the First Minister responded "thank you", alongside a Scotland flag.
Thank you 🏴 https://t.co/33FXyFKDhJ
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) March 7, 2022
Across the whole of the UK, donations have exceeded a £100m barrier - with the equivalent rate of over £1m being raised every hour since its official launch.
The DEC receives contributions from 15 different leading aid charities from across Scotland and the UK, with funds being used to go towards humanitarian aid, such as hygiene supplies, blankets, and food.
The United Nation’s Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Sunday that 1.37 million people have fled the country into neighbouring countries since Russia launched its invasion on February 24.
The figure is now believed to have risen to more than 1.5 million.
The UNHCR estimate four million people could end up seeking sanctuary in other countries as the conflict escalates.
To donate to the appeal, visit DEC's website.
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