The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has confirmed information about 21 Ukrainians killed in Israel, as well as three killed in the Gaza Strip, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleh Nikolenko told Interfax-Ukraine.

"Unfortunately, the number of victims among Ukrainians in Israel has increased. In total, we now have confirmed information about 21 dead Ukrainians, as well as one missing. In the Gaza Strip three dead (two children and an adult), as well as six wounded, of which three are children," Nikolenko said.

According to him, citizens have injuries of varying severity and are receiving medical assistance.