Ukraine's embassy confirms deaths of two citizens in Israel
Two citizens of Ukraine were killed in Israel, and measures are being taken to organize the repatriation of the bodies of the dead.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel reported that in a comment to the "Interfax-Ukraine" agency.
It was also noted that there is no information about the presence of Ukrainian citizens among the wounded or missing.
"The Embassy of Ukraine received confirmation from the Israeli police regarding the death of two Ukrainian citizens. Measures are being taken to organize the repatriation of the bodies of the deceased. There is currently no information on the presence of Ukrainian citizens among the wounded or missing," the embassy explained.
It is worth noting that yesterday President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Ukrainian woman could have died in Israel. However, the information was checked.
For reference:
Early in the morning on October 7, a large number of Hamas militants entered the territory of Israel, taking control of several communities in the south of Israel.
The center and south of Israel have been under heavy rocket fire since the morning of October 7 amid a sustained and large-scale attack. More than 2,200 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip.
In an address to Israelis against an attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country is "in a state of war."
The Embassy of Ukraine issued recommendations for Ukrainians in Israel.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack by Hamas militants on Israel.
Brazil convenes the UN Security Council because of the situation in Israel.
Given the recent attack by Hamas terrorists, Israel has decided to halt the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip.
In addition, "as a sign of solidarity" with the Palestinians, the Lebanese "Hezbollah" said it fired rockets and mortars at Israel. At the same time, Israel's defense forces responded with artillery strikes and drones.
