June data from Eurostat shows more than 6,300 Ukrainian refugees left Poland

Ukrainian refugees are leaving Poland in large numbers: where are they going?

Eurostat data reveals the shift

According to Radiotrek — Світ: In June 2026, over 6,300 people with temporary protection status left Poland, according to Eurostat. Around the same time, Italy, Czechia, and Germany recorded notable increases in Ukrainian arrivals. By the end of June 2026, some 4.41 million non-EU nationals with temporary protection were registered across the EU, and Ukrainians accounted for more than 98% of that figure.

How many Ukrainians are currently under protection in the EU? Germany is hosting 1.29 million, Poland 961,000, and Czechia 391,000. In June 2026, Italy saw a net increase of 4,115 Ukrainians, Czechia gained 3,835, and Germany added 2,960.

Relative to population size, Czechia, Slovakia, and Cyprus carry the heaviest refugee burden. Among those receiving protection:

• 43.4% are women
• 29.6% are children
• 27% are men

This shows that the situation with Ukrainian refugees remains dynamic, with clear changes in how they are distributed across EU countries.

These figures suggest that Ukrainian refugees are actively seeking new opportunities elsewhere in Europe, possibly because of differences in living conditions, social benefits, or economic prospects. The shifting numbers could prompt host governments to rethink their support programs for newcomers, and they also underline broader migration developments across Europe that policymakers and international organizations will need to watch.

The ongoing movement of Ukrainian refugees across Europe raises important questions about their current status. For instance, as of June 2026, 4.38 million Ukrainians have been granted temporary protection in the EU, highlighting the need for effective support systems as they seek stability in new host countries.