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Ukraine evacuates first group of 43 citizens from Gaza

Ukraine also helped evacuate 36 Moldovan citizens. 

Ukraine evacuates first group of 43 citizens from Gaza
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Ukraine has evacuated the first group of 43 of its citizens from the Gaza Strip, Zelenskyy says.

"Ukraine has successfully evacuated its first group of 43 Ukrainian nationals from Gaza. They are now safe in Egypt, where Ukrainian diplomats are providing them with the necessary assistance. We have also helped evacuate 36 citizens of Moldova, and we are glad to help our friendly neighbor. ," the statement said.

It is noted that the evacuation continues. The Ukrainian embassies in Israel and Egypt, as well as other relevant agencies, are working hard to get more citizens out of Gaza. 

Earlier, Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk said that 101 Ukrainian citizens had received permission to evacuate from Gaza

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