Ukraine evacuated another group of its citizens from Lebanon.

Ukraine evacuated another 68 people from Lebanon. Among them were 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners. The operation was conducted by the employees of the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, reports FREEДОМ.

According to the GUR, the special flight from Beirut landed in Rzeszow, Poland: 28 Ukrainians were evacuated – 19 adults and 9 children. They are already heading to Ukraine.

In the framework of the mission, Ukraine assisted in the evacuation of 40 foreigners from 7 countries – 26 adults and 14 children. Citizens of Argentina, Mexico, Moldova, Romania, Czech Republic, Colombia, and Lebanon found themselves in safety.

In October 2024, the situation in southern Lebanon became tense due to the escalation of the military conflict between Israeli forces and «Hezbollah». This escalation occurred against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups, particularly after the attacks on Israel in September.

Please note, on the night before October 1, Israel officially announced the beginning of a ground operation in Lebanon, focusing on the southern areas where «Hezbollah's» military facilities are located.

Earlier, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared a closed military zone in the area around three settlements on the border with Lebanon.

Incidentally, it was previously reported that about 300 people were killed and over 1000 were injured as a result of extensive Israeli airstrikes on «Hezbollah» in southern Lebanon.