Russia-Ukraine Crisis: India Issues Helpline Numbers for Indian Students Stuck in Ukraine

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Digital Desk: The central government has established a 24-hour helpline to aid Indian students stranded in Ukraine after Russia declared war against Ukraine. In Delhi, a 24-hour control room has been established, with the following helpline numbers:

+911123012113
+911123914104
+911123017905
1800118797

Moreover, an advisory to Indian people stranded in Ukraine was also issued by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv. According to the report, the timetable of special flights has been cancelled as Ukraine's airspace has been closed. It further stated that alternative arrangements were being established and that information would be distributed soon so that the Indians could be transferred to the country's western region. The other helpline numbers provided by the Indian Embassy for the Indians stuck in the war-torn country are

+38 0997300428
+38 0997300483
+38 0933980327
+38 0635917881
+38 0935046170

Moreover, the Indian students in Ukraine who require assistance could send an email to situationroom@mea.gov.in. If any students need assistance from the Indian Embassy in Ukraine, they can reach at

+38 0997300428

or contact via email: cons1.kyiv@mea.gov.in. According to a ministry source, the MEA focuses on the protection and safety of Indians in Ukraine, particularly students. Due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace, alternative evacuation routes are being implemented. Sources quoted that the Ministry of External Affairs' control room is being extended and made open 24 hours a day to deal with the crisis. The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has urged the Indians in Ukraine not to travel to Kyiv. After Russia started a full-fledged incursion into Ukraine on Thursday, they recommended them to stay put in safe regions.