117 Ukrainian citizens have been evacuated from Sector Gaza, assisted by the Ukrainian Diplomatic Representative’s Office in Palestine Autonomy, Mr.Vasyl Zvarych, deputy Director of the Department For Informational policy said on a briefing - the UkrInform Agency reports.
“As of today, the Ukrainian Representational Office In Palestinian Autonomy assisted 117 Ukrainian citizens in leaving the Sector Gaza,’ he said.
He also noted that there are, according to the estimations of Ukrainian diplomats, about 800 Ukrainian citizens still remaining in the Sector.
According to Mr.Zvarych, Ukrainian diplomats in the region are constantly informing the remaining Ukrainian citizens on possibilities to leave the dangerous region. The Ministry of Foreign Affair promised to bring anyone willing home.
1,800 Palestinians and 67 Israeli soldiers were killed during the month of Israeli military operation.
