The Indian embassy in Kyiv has issued an important advisory to all Indians living in Ukraine, to stay safe, as Russia launched a special military operation this morning.
“The present situation in Ukraine is highly uncertain. Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit,” the advisory said.
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“All those who are travelling to Kyiv, including those travelling from western parts of Kyiv, are advised to return to their respective cities temporarily, especially towards safer places along the western bordering countries,” it said, adding that further advisories would be issued for any updates.
Indian Embassy in Kyiv advises Indian nationals to maintain calm and remain safe. The Embassy set up 24-hour Emergency helpline -◾ +380 997300428
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Hours after President Vladimir Putin started the military operation, Russian defence ministry announced that it had neutralised Ukrainian military airbases and air defence systems.
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"Military infrastructure at Ukrainian army air bases has been rendered out of action," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by news agencies, which added that Kyiv's air defence systems were "eliminated".
