THIS month marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Thousands of people have died or been injured as the conflict in the war-torn countries has continued over the year.

Estimates of the casualties, refugees and economic fallout from the war produce an incomplete picture of the deaths and suffering. Precise figures may never emerge as neither Russia nor Ukraine has provided an updated account of their troop losses.

Fears remain that the war could continue for at least another year, even as Ukraine insists that insists further support and weaponry can help bring the conflict to a conclusion.

Russia’s invasion and attack on Ukraine shocked and sparked outrage across the world.

Many residents across the borough have spent the last year joining together to offer their help and support to help the people of Ukraine.

Here’s a round-up of how the people of Wirral have helped.

Collections:

Schools, charities, and businesses across Wirral joined together to arrange collections for Ukrainian families, asking  people across the borough for their help in collecting donations.

READ: How Wirral can help people of Ukraine

Pupils and staff at Oxton St Saviours School held an art exhibition that raised more than £600 to get urgent life-saving medical aid to Ukraine.

READ: Wirral school's sunflower exhibition raises cash for Ukraine

Jones and Chapman Estate Agents in Greasby collected item donations from residents across the borough to send to Ukrainian families and children.

The estate agents appealed for drivers to help deliver the items from their shop to the Polskie Centre in Liverpool.

READ: Greasby estate agents appeal for drivers help with Ukraine donations

Following a plea from the Polskie Merseyside centre in Liverpool, pupils from a school in Wirral came together in their support of the humanitarian cause in Ukraine.

Pupils, parents, and staff from Wirral Grammar School for Girls railed together to donate essential items including baby clothes, sanitary products, toiletries, blankets, and school supplies for those in need in Ukraine.

READ: Wirral Grammar School for Girls raise thousands in support of Ukraine

Concerts:

Four-year-old Ukranian ballet dancer Emili Marutyak on the Floral Pavilion stage after she and her mother had been staying with a host family in Birkenhead.

READ: Four-year-old ballet dancer from Ukraine gets chance to shine on Floral Pavilion stage

The organisers of a Wirral concert in aid of Ukranian refugees handed over the proceeds to a charity co-ordinating the humanitarian efforts.

Featuring a host of performers from across Wirral, the show took place at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight on May 22 it raised £4,259.28p for British Red Cross.

READ: "There was a need to do something" - proceeds from Greg's concert for Ukraine handed to Red Cross

Birkenhead music venue, Future Yard, hosted a live music event in support of Ukraine.

The charity concert lineup saw Merseyside acts performing on the Argyle Street stage.

Merseyside mega-star Zuzu headlined the evening, supported by Belarusian-born, Liverpool-based, rapper Russell and nostalgic-pop duo Dreampark. 

READ: Future Yard to host fundraiser gig in solidarity with Ukraine

Members of Burton-based theatre group Theare4All.nw hosted a Christmas theatre show for Ukranain refugees.

READ: Wirral's Theatre4All.nw to perform for Ukrainian refugees and hosts

Aid missions:

The Hooton Arms in Eastham set off on their journey to the Ukrainian border following a collection of donations from local residents.

The pub managed to raise £4,500 alongside filling a van with humanitarian aid items including toiletries, food, nappies, and first aid kits.

Regular customers, Bruce Hamilton, Keith Molyneux, and Dave Mills, set off on their journey to the border at 11pm on Monday, March 29.

READ: Eastham pub regulars travel to border to help Ukraine

A former Wirral soldier was part of team involved in aid missions to help Ukrainian refugees.

Aaron Denmark, a member of Veterans In Aid, took donations of medical equipment to Ukraine.

READ: Ex-Wirral soldier needs your support for humanitarian aid mission to Ukraine

Vigils:

An estate agent in Greasby arranged a community vigil to show support for the people of Ukraine.

Jones and Chapman estate agents hosted a two-minute silence where residents lit candles in remembrance of Ukrainians fighting for their lives.

READ: Estate agents organise community vigil to show solidarity with Ukraine

Local government:

Wirral West MP, Margaret Greenwood, called on the government during a parliamentary debate to ask if it will offer the UK as a place of sanctuary for people fleeing Ukraine.

READ: Margaret Greenwood calls on government to offer Ukrainians place of safety

Parties:

Abi Williams, who teaches English to a group of Ukrainian refugees, hosted a Christmas party with British traditions.

Abi from Rock Ferry began teaching free ESOL classes to Ukrainian refugees earlier in the year to help them learn more English.

After months of classes, and growing closer to the group, she hosted a Christmas party for the 12 women and their children.

READ: Group of Ukrainian mums and children celebrate their first Christmas in Wirral