Ukraine soldiers to leave UN mission in eastern DRC

A contingent of 250 Ukrainian peacekeepers are to leave eastern DRC and return to Ukraine.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the UN.
A date is yet to be announced for the departure. The withdrawal will also include equiment and helicopters.
Goma is in the eastern part of DRC and has been plagued by violence from dozens of armed groups for more than 20 years.


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