Main Intelligence Agency evacuates 87 Ukrainian citizens from zone of armed conflict in Sudan

10:07, 25.04.2023 1 min read

The Main Intelligence Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine conducted a successful rescue operation to evacuate civilians from the capital of Sudan, Khartoum.

"In conditions of continuous fighting, non–compliance with the ceasefire regime, lack of food, water and equipment, 87 citizens of Ukraine, mainly aviation specialists - pilots, technicians and their family members, were evacuated from the zone of armed conflict," the Telegram channel says.

In addition to Ukrainians, the Intelligence Agency specialists also evacuated citizens of Georgia and Peru.

A total of 138 citizens were rescued. Among them are 35 women and 12 children.

The operation was carried out in coordination with the Office of the President of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the moment, all the evacuees are safe in Egypt. They are provided with the necessary medical care, food and water. Citizens of Ukraine are provided with visa and documentary support and expect to return home as soon as possible.