Russia Begins Evacuating 60 Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Hostilities

Oct 3, 2024, 12:37 PM

Russia has begun evacuating its citizens from Lebanon amid escalating hostilities in the region. The Russian Emergencies Ministry announced that a special flight has already transported 60 family members of Russian diplomats from Beirut. Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov confirmed the evacuation, which is being conducted on the instructions of the Russian government. The evacuation effort comes as tensions rise, with Israel also ordering evacuations in the area. According to Interfax and TASS, around 3,000 Russian nationals remain in Lebanon.