The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Government conducted an operation to free three Ukrainian sailors from the captivity of the Houthis

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense were able to return three Ukrainian sailors of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader from the captivity of the Houthis, writes UNN with reference to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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“At the behest of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Government of Ukraine successfully conducted a joint operation to free three Ukrainian sailors from the captivity of the Yemeni Houthis,” the message reads.

The Ukrainians were captured in November 2023 during the detention of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader. Since then, active negotiations have been ongoing to secure their return.

“Currently, three Ukrainians are safe and under the care of Ukrainian diplomats, they are in good physical condition and have all the necessary documents. They will soon return to Ukraine,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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