The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that a total of 18,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since the first travel advisory was issued by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv.
Here are important takeaways from the special briefing on Operation Ganga by External Affairs Ministry’s official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi —
- Progress accelerated of evacuating Indian nationals from war-hit Ukraine.
- For the next 24 hours as many as 18 flights, including three by IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft, are scheduled.
- Nearly 18,000 Indians have been brought back home since advisories were issued.
- Under Operation Ganga 6400 Indians have been brought back from Ukraine.
- Under Operation Ganga 30 flights have landed till now.
- Special flights are now operating from neighbouring countries like Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Hungary.
- Situation in the ground in Kharkiv and Sumi remain of concern.
- Number of Indians stranded in the border areas has reduced.
- Diplomatic initiative continues at highest level of PM Modi.
- India in touch with Russia and Ukraine authorities to ensure safe passage for its citizens.