Ukrainian boy wounded in terror attacks in Israel, 3 more Ukrainians feared dead – Ukraine's Foreign Ministry

Monday, 9 October 2023, 10:12

Ukrainian officials have managed to take out a wounded Ukrainian boy from the Israeli city of Sderot. The Foreign Ministry is currently establishing information about the death of two Ukrainians in Israel and the death of another in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine, on Facebook

Quote: "Ukrainian diplomats conducted a successful rescue operation, taking out a Ukrainian boy from the city of Sderot, after he was injured during an attack by militants.

He is now in a safe place under the care of the embassy. He has received medical and psychological assistance."

Details: In addition, the officials managed to find five citizens who were considered missing in southern Israel.

At the same time, the Foreign Ministry reported that there was information about the possible death of two more Ukrainians near the Gaza Strip. This information is currently being verified.

In total, over the past day, the operational headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have processed over 200 appeals from citizens. A mass cancellation of flights has been recorded. The Foreign Ministry is looking for a solution to help Ukrainians leave the country.

The ministry has also received information about the possible death of a Ukrainian citizen in the Gaza Strip. It is waiting for official confirmation.

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