Operation concludes to get Greek nationals out of Ukraine: Foreign Ministry

An operation to evacuate Greek nationals, diplomats and journalists from Mariupol in Ukraine successfully concluded Friday, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry.

“The convoy, headed by Ambassador Fragiskos Kostellenos, which started three days ago from Mariupol, under extremely difficult conditions, has successfully crossed the Ukrainian-Moldovan border,” it said in a statement.

The convoy had 21 cars and 82 people, amongst them several citizens that requested to leave Ukraine.

“The Consul General Manolis Androulakis remains at the Consulate in Mariupol, which is still open,” it added.