On September 30, a team from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine conducted a complex evacuation mission from the war-torn Gaza Strip. The operation was carried out under the directive of the President of Ukraine. This was reported by officials from the intelligence agency.
As a result, 57 people were rescued, including 48 Ukrainian citizens (16 children, 14 women, and 18 men). Additionally, nine Palestinians related to Ukrainians were evacuated from Gaza.
The aircraft with the evacuees landed at Chișinău Airport, from where the people were transported by buses to Ukraine.
“For a month and a half, we lived in tents with five children. Our house was destroyed by an explosion; thank God we are all alive. When we learned about the evacuation, we immediately decided to go home. I am from Poltava region, where my mother lives. Finally, we will see each other. I thank Ukraine, our President, the intelligence agency, and everyone who helped us. They saved our lives,” said Lyudmyla, one of the evacuees.
The Ukrainian state expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel, the Embassy of Ukraine in Jordan, and Moldova for their assistance in organizing the evacuation. The airline SkyUp was also highlighted for its ongoing support in transporting citizens.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded that Ukrainians remaining in the Gaza Strip who need assistance can contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel at (+972) 54 667 67 82 or the round-the-clock helpline of the Ministry: +38-044-238-16-57.
Ukraine assured that it will continue to do everything possible to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.