Operation Ganga brought back 6,400 Indians from Ukraine so far
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India is in touch with Ukraine and Russian authorities to ensure safe evacuation of Indian nationals: MEA
A total of 18,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since our first advisory was released. 30 flights under Operation Ganga have brought back 6,400 Indians from Ukraine so far. In the next 24 hours, 18 flights have been scheduled, said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday.
"This increased number of flights reflects the large number of Indians who have crossed over from Ukraine and are now in the neighboring countries. We will further step up efforts to bring all these Indian nationals back to India at the earliest," Arindam Bagchi said.
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He added, "We are scheduling more flights and a large number of Indians will be back home in the next 2-3 days. Food and accommodation are being provided for those flying back. I would like to appreciate the Ukrainian government and the neighboring countries for hosting our people and providing support in evacuating them."
India is in touch with Ukraine and Russian authorities to ensure safe evacuation of Indian nationals. A large number of students have left Kharkiv after we issued an advisory yesterday, he said.
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The MEA spokesperson said, "Registration of 20,000 Indian nationals was done initially, but there were many who did not register. We estimate a few hundred citizens still remain in Kharkiv. Our priority is to take students out safely in whatever mode of transport possible."