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One such facility is a former airport hangar in Berlin, designed to host up to 1,600 refugees. Berlin’s officials emphasize the importance of preparedness, aiming to provide safe shelter regardless of whether the war ceases soon or continues longer than expected. Since the invasion, over a million Ukrainian refugees have sought safety in Germany, inspiring both state-led initiatives and grassroots campaigns. Individuals like Sergey Summeni, a Ukrainian-born aid worker based in Berlin, have organized fundraising efforts to deliver rechargeable power units to Ukraine, helping civilians cope with blackouts caused by Russian bombardments.