Ukraine Evacuates 25 Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Ukraine has evacuated another group of 25 Ukrainians from Lebanon, including 11 children and 14 women, as well as one Czech citizen, due to the deteriorating security situation.

This was reported by the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhii Tykhyi.

The evacuees have now arrived in Poland, where they are receiving necessary assistance and will proceed to Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to assist Ukrainian citizens in Lebanon. The Ukrainian embassy remains in contact with citizens seeking to leave Lebanon and exploring additional evacuation options.

The evacuation operation was a joint effort between the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Previously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Ukrainians to avoid travel to Lebanon and urged those already in the country to leave.