The first group of Russians stranded on Socotra in Yemen flew to Saudi Arabia

The first group of Russians blocked on Socotra Island in Yemen successfully flew to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This was announced on January 7 by the Russian Embassy in Yemen in the Telegram channel.

"The first group of Russian citizens, who for some time had not been able to fly from Socotra Island, successfully left the territory of the Republic of Yemen on January 7, 2026, on a Yemen Airlines flight to Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)," the statement said.

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