President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commends the successful evacuation of 109 Ukrainian citizens who have expressed a desire to leave the Gaza Strip. The plane with them landed in Kyiv in the morning.
Together with Ukrainians, 13 Moldovan citizens and 4 Bulgarian citizens were evacuated.
The humanitarian operation took place in conditions of armed confrontation in the region. Ukraine, which for the eighth year is forced to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity from armed aggression and rebuild the territories destroyed by war, clearly understands the value of every human life. Human security is always a priority for Ukraine. Therefore, a passport with a blue and yellow flag is a guarantee that the state will not leave its citizen alone in trouble.
In order to organize the evacuation of Ukrainians from the Gaza Strip, the domestic Foreign Ministry and diplomats held a series of difficult negotiations. In close cooperation and coordination, state institutions ensured the safe return of Ukrainians home. This is exactly what the state should do to save its citizens.
As Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized, Ukrainians can always count on the help of their country, no matter what situation they find themselves in.