Source: Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Verbatim: "On December 21, 2024, by the order of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, as a result of a successful operation by the GUR of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, 34 individuals were evacuated from Syria through Lebanon – 31 citizens of Ukraine and three citizens of Syria, relatives of Ukrainian citizens with legal rights to enter our country. Among the group were 15 children."
Details: It has been reported that the evacuated individuals have already landed at Chisinau Airport, from where they will proceed home to Ukraine.
The GUR expressed gratitude to the Lebanese side for their assistance in carrying out the mission, as well as to the airline Sky Up. The Ukrainian intelligence service also thanked the authorities of Moldova for their support in conducting the evacuation mission.
To utilize state assistance, one can call the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Lebanon at (+961) 5921668 or via email: [email protected]. A 24/7 hotline is also available through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine at +38-044-238-16-57.