Over 16,000 Indians Evacuated From Ukraine So Far: Union Minister
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Ukraine evacuation: Around 3,000 Indians are still there in Ukraine's neighbouring countries and around 600 students in Sumy area, said the Union minister.
With thousands of Indian nationals being brought back from Ukraine under Operation Ganga, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday apprised about the efforts taken by the Indian Embassies to help people in conflict-ridden Ukraine.
Speaking to news agency ANI today, Mr Muraleedharan said, "Out of 20,000 Indian citizens, we have been able to evacuate more than 16,000 citizens. Around 3,000 citizens are still there in the neighbouring countries of Ukraine. Around 600 students are there in Sumy area."
"The Embassy is making arrangements to evacuate them," he said.
The Centre arranged for flights from neighbouring countries of Ukraine for the evacuation of Indian students under 'Operation Ganga'.
