India advises citizens to move out of conflict zones in Ukraine after curfew is lifted
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The Indian embassy in Kyiv advised the Indian diaspora to move away from active conflict zones and proceed towards the Western regions after curfew is lifted.
With Russian forces closing in on Kyiv and the civilian toll rising in Ukraine since Vladimir Putin declared war on Thursday, the Indian embassy on Sunday advised the Indian diaspora to move away from regions of active conflict to the western regions. The embassy highlighted that citizens should venture out only after curfew is lifted.
Taking to Twitter, the embassy informed that Ukraine Railways is additionally organising emergency evacuation trains at no cost, on first come first serve basis from Kyiv. The schedule of the trains can be found at stations.
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“As and when curfew is lifted, and there is considerable movement of people in your respective neighbourhoods, Indian nationals are advised to use nearby railway stations for movement out of regions of active conflict and proceed towards the western regions,” the Indian Embassy said.
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They further added, “The transportation mode of Railways is operational and safer. If tickets are available on regular trains, they may be booked. In addition, Ukraine Railways is also operating special trains for evacuation of people free of charge, on first come first basis at the Railway station for which tickets are not required.
