Russia Ukraine War: The National Disaster Response Force joins in the rescue of Indians in Ukraine.
Ukraine, First Published Mar 2, 2022, 9:08 PM IST
An Indian foreign ministry spokesman said the Indian embassy had ordered the immediate evacuation of Russia following instructions from Russia to expel the Indians from Kharkiv.
The Indian embassy has ordered all Indians to evacuate as Russian troops continue to carry out airstrikes to completely capture the main Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. The Indian embassy in Kiev was closed today and all Indians were ordered to leave Kharkiv by 9.30 am Indian time.
A foreign ministry spokesman met reporters in Delhi. He said that as Ukraine was waging war on Russia, the federal government was taking various steps to rescue the Indians there. The number of Indians leaving Ukraine has also increased.
Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft also joined in the rescue of Indian students. The first Air Force flight from Romania will arrive in Delhi at midnight today. 3 more flights will depart today. The main city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, has been under constant attack and Indians there have been advised to leave. Thus, from there last night, this morning some of the students talked about getting off by trains.
Russia has been contacted about the safe departure of Indians from Kharkiv and other countries. There is also a practice of issuing certificates to those who have lost their passports. If other countrymen ask for help, we are definitely ready to help them. He said they were considering sending teams to rescue Indians stranded in eastern Ukraine.
In this situation, Indians are coming to the borders of Ukraine’s neighbors. In this situation, the National Disaster Rescue Force has joined in the task of distributing essential items to Indians across the border.
Last Updated Mar 2, 2022, 9:08 PM IST
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