The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is advising its citizens to urgently leave Israel and Iran due to the worsening security situation.

Source: Ukrainian MFA

"In light of the significant deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East, the Ukrainian MFA strongly recommends that citizens of Ukraine leave the territories of Israel and Iran as soon as possible until the situation stabilizes in the region".

Ukrainian citizens remaining in Israel or Iran are urged to stay vigilant, follow local authorities' announcements, heed alarm signals, keep personal identification documents handy, and adhere to safety measures.

Ukrainian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are compiling evacuation lists and exploring evacuation options. Information regarding possible exit routes can be found on the official pages: Ukrainian Embassy in Israel, Ukrainian Embassy in Iran.

Background: On June 15, the Ukrainian embassy in Israel expressed hope that the Western world would unite to end the terrorist policies of the "axis of evil" following Iran's attack.