Before the US took active action against Iranian nuclear facilities, Ukraine evacuated 176 citizens of Ukraine and partner countries from the potential danger zone. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Facebook.
According to the Head of State, the evacuation was organised by Ukrainian diplomats together with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
176 people – citizens of Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Estonia and the United States – were evacuated from Israel to Egypt. Evacuation from Iran to Azerbaijan is currently underway.
Zelenskyy also heard a report from Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on the work of Ukrainian embassies in the region.
“We respond to every request and will continue evacuation measures. I have instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the intelligence service to provide all opportunities for the necessary protection of our people in the Middle East and the Gulf region,” the President noted.
