Indian students stranded in Ukraine send video messages for evacuation

Indian students stuck in Ukraine including those from Gujarat have appealed to the authorities for a safe evacuation amid an ongoing military operation in the country.

Ukraine has many Indian students stuck, while the Ministry of External affairs started a helpline number in service of them. Students from Gujarat who went to study in Ukraine have made an appeal to the government for evacuation. As Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, people are panicking about a war-like situation.

Although there is no specific data on the number of Indian students stuck in Ukraine, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani has given an assurance that all possible help will be provided to bring students back. The Centre as well as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the students.

"All Indian citizens, including these students, were already given emergency contact numbers. The students must remain in touch with the Embassy in Ukraine," Vaghani, who is also the state government's spokesperson, told reporters.

Recently, several stranded Indians, including Gujarati students, were brought back in a flight, he said.

"But, some Gujaratis could not board the flight at that time. Now, the situation is worsening there," the minister noted.

"I want to assure the students that their safety is the priority of the Indian government. Our government had evacuated stranded Indians in the past and we will do it this time too," he said.