60 Ukrainians return home from temporarily occupied territories – Lubinets

Over the past 2.5 months, Ukrainian parliament commissioner for human rights Dmytro Lubinets has reported the return of 60 citizens from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. This assistance was coordinated by the Ombudsman's Office, which supported 60 Ukrainian men and women in their journey back to their homeland. Each individual had their own unique story, family, and challenging experience during their temporary displacement.

In a recent update on August 13, Lubinets announced that seven more individuals had returned to Ukraine. The oldest person among them was 87 years old, while others faced health issues such as heart problems or limited mobility. Families eagerly awaited their loved ones' return in various locations across free Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kyiv region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Kherson region, and Dnipro.

Among those successfully evacuated were a married couple from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. Their situation was particularly poignant, as their documents were invalid, preventing their departure. Upon learning that their son, who had been defending Ukraine, had been killed, they expressed a simple wish: to return home in time to bid farewell to their son. Lubinets explained that the couple needed help resolving their document issues and arranging a safe passage, which was ultimately achieved.

Lubinets extended his gratitude to various partners involved in this critical mission, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Caritas Ukraine, and other collaborating organizations. He also offered special thanks to Ukrainian businesses contributing to the cause, notably international company MHP and its founder, CEO Yuriy Kosiuk, who embodies Ukrainian spirit in this endeavor.