THOUSANDS of pounds worth of supplies have left Salisbury to help Ukrainians fleeing flooded warzones.

The enormous effort from the Community Hub for Ukraine, run by Jane Ebel, saw local businesses and residents donate to help people in Dnipro.

This came after a dam burst in Kakhovka and flooded Kherson in the first week of June, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

Jane set up an urgent appeal for funding to help them. She received around £10,000 worth of donations and supplies, including food, clothing, bedding and towels, mobility equipment, dog food and more.

Wilton Garden Centre donated Wellington boots and Smith England also pitched in with toiletries

Salisbury Journal: Jane Ebel (left) with volunteers at the Ukraine Hub.Jane Ebel (left) with volunteers at the Ukraine Hub. (Image: Jane Ebel)

A team from Ukraine Freedom Company collected 40 boxes and piles of bedding which will be driven to Max Maslennikov in Dnipro who has sheltered around 2,800 people so far.

Jane explained how their use of supplies is "ingenious", she said: "They take a van load of supplies down to each village including solar panels which they set up for a week at a time so that everyone in the village can recharge their devices and equipment.

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"On the return journey to Dnipro, they evacuate 6 people. The following week they do the same journey again but move the solar panels along to the next village and collect another 6 refugees."

This shipment included 20 solar power banks as well as three large solar panels.

Salisbury Journal: Ukrainian villagers set up at a recharge station.Ukrainian villagers set up at a recharge station. (Image: Jane Ebel)

Jane added: "I would like to extend a huge thank you to the community in Salisbury which constantly supports and continuously gives.

"Pretty much the only silver lining of this horrific conflict is the friendships that we have forged with generous-hearted residents and businesses."

The community hub is still welcoming donations and Jane has published a list of supplies that are still needed.

Salisbury Journal: Supplies needed by the Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine.Supplies needed by the Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine. (Image: Newsquest)

These can be delivered to Jane at 56a The Close who will take them to the storage facility.

An Independence Day cake sale will be held in the Market Square on August 24 to raise money for the cause.

For more information visit GoFundMe.