"Leave Kyiv Urgently Today", Indian Government Tells Citizens

NEW DELHI: In its latest advisory to the people of India stuck in war-worn Ukraine, the government has urged all its citizens to leave Ukraine's capital Kyiv "urgently today, by trains or any other means available".

"All Indian nationals including students are advised to leave Kyiv urgently today. Preferably by available trains or through any other means available," says the latest advisory from the Indian Embassy in Ukraine.

Yesterday, the embassy had asked students to go to the railway station in Kyiv, where special evacuation trains have been arranged by Ukraine to take people to the western region.

"We sincerely request all Indian nationals/students to remain calm, peaceful and united. A large crowd can be expected at the railway stations, therefore, it is advised that all Indian students remain patient, composed and especially not to exhibit aggressive behaviour while at the railway station," the advisory said.

The students were also asked to carry their passports, sufficient cash, good and proper clothing. The advisory asked students to expect train delays or cancellations, and long queues.

Meanwhile, the Indian government has set up a dedicated Twitter handle to assist in the evacuation of Indians from Ukraine under Operation Ganga.

The Twitter account lists helpline numbers in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic - all nations which share a border with Ukraine.

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