The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in coordination with the Office of the President of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have been carried out a successful rescue operation on evacuation of civilian citizens from war-torn Khartum, capital of Sudan.

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. Also citizens of Georgia and Peru have been evacuated.

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

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.

Ukraine will rescue all its citizens.