Russia to evacuate over 500 people from Afghanistan

Russia will evacuate more than 500 people from Afghanistan, including Russians and other citizens, Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

“Four military transport aircraft would be involved in the operation that would also evacuate citizens of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine,” it said.

Russia’s evacuation operation was ordered by President Vladimir Putin.

According to the embassy, the Russian government plans to request flights out of Afghanistan in September for Afghan students who are planning to study in Russia.

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