A planeload of Ukrainians seeking refuge from the ongoing war has landed in Newfoundland and Labrador. • The flight, carrying 177 passengers, according to provincial Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne, departed from Warsaw on Tuesday morning and landed in St. John's later that evening. • This is the third provincially chartered flight of Ukrainians arriving in the province. By the time it landed, the number of refugees that have found shelter in Newfoundland and Labrador topped 1,000, said Byrne. • Yuri Huriev came from Kharkiv with his wife and four-year-old daughter, Maria. He says they've been studying and learning about their new home, and are excited to begin a new chapter in Newfoundland. • "I want to thank you as a people, as a government, as a team behind this journey for us. This is just the beginning for us, but it's a great help. We can't appreciate it enough,” he said. • It was all smiles for Anna Severyn and her 13-year-old daughter, Yeva, who said the long flight couldn't take away from their excitement to land in the city. • "It's just happiness, exciting. It's very exciting," Anna said. "I'm very glad we are here. It's our new home... I think it's going to be alright." • The arriving travellers came days after Russian forces bombed the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. At least 11 people were killed, while more than 60 others were injured in the attacks. • Tap our link in bio to read more. • • • (Reporting: Alex Kennedy/CBC News; Photos: Jeremy Eaton/CBC) @cbcnl #Ukraine #Ukrainians #Refugee #StJohns #Newfoundland #Canada #CBC #CBCNews