this is bbc news the latest headlines: 10 million people have now fled their homes in ukraine since the start of the war more than a quarter of the population. russia s deadline for the defenders of mariupol to lay down their arms comes and goes but there s no sign of surrender. ukraine was home to the biggest jewish population in europe before world war ii. at least 1.5 million of ukraine based jews were killed during the holocaust and more than 9,900 holocaust survivors were still living in ukraine when russia invaded. now old and frail, it s very difficult for them to leave the country, particularly if they re in cities or zones that are under attack. julia entin, whose grandfather was a holocaust survivor, is co ordinating efforts to get holocaust survivors out
LOS ANGELES In a time of crisis when Jewish people from Ukraine are attempting to flee to Europe and Israel, groups have been helping families stateside who want loved ones extricated.