Over 80 Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza Strip to Odesa region
Over 80 Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza Strip to Odesa region (photo: Getty Images)
Since mid-November, 82 Ukrainians have been evacuated from Gaza to Odesa region. Among them are 45 children, reports the head of the Odesa regional military administration, Oleh Kiper.
According to Kiper, since mid-November, the Odesa region has been helping with the evacuation of Ukrainians from Gaza, including transportation and accommodation of evacuees.
"82 evacuees have already arrived in the Odesa region, 45 of them are children. Currently, 19 Ukrainian citizens from the Gaza Strip are accommodated in Odesa. They are being assisted in the preparation of documents," Kiper writes.
According to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, all evacuees are provided with basic household needs, namely food, clothing, and sanitary products.
War in Israel
On October 7, Hamas militants attacked Israel. During the attack, the terrorists killed and abducted not only soldiers but also civilians. In particular, Israel was regularly shelled from the Gaza Strip. Tel Aviv, for its part, launched an operation against the terrorists and an offensive in the Gaza Strip.
After a short-lived ceasefire announced on November 24, Israel resumed hostilities in the Gaza Strip. According to Tel Aviv, Hamas violated the terms.
Evacuation of Ukrainians
As of November 24, Ukraine managed to evacuate a total of 259 people from the Gaza Strip as part of the first stage of evacuation.
