Russian citizens left Iran after fighting broke out between Israel and Iran. A bus carried people across the border into Azerbaijan on Friday. Film director Fyodor Bondarchuk and his movie crew were among those who escaped. The Russian Embassy helped move 56 people out of 88 who needed to leave Iran. Some Russians will fly to Moscow today and others will stay longer before heading home.
Israel attacked Iran and killed at least 78 people according to Iranian officials. The strikes hurt 329 more people around the Iranian capital city. Israel sent 200 warplanes that carried more than 330 bombs during the attack. Both countries have closed their airspace to regular passenger flights. Tour operators say about 500 Russian travelers remain stuck between Israel and Iran during the conflict.
Israel attacked Iran and killed at least 78 people according to Iranian officials. The strikes hurt 329 more people around the Iranian capital city. Israel sent 200 warplanes that carried more than 330 bombs during the attack. Both countries have closed their airspace to regular passenger flights. Tour operators say about 500 Russian travelers remain stuck between Israel and Iran during the conflict.
