As Russia continues to bombard Ukraine’s second-largest city, casualties on both sides have been rising and have tremendously affected the economies as well. However, in shocking news, an Indian student was killed amidst the conflict on Tuesday.
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According to various reports, an Indian student was shot dead by Russian forces while he was standing in a line outside a grocery store. He name has been provide as Naveen and hails from Karnataka. The student, according to the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, was killed while the city was being shelled.
Foreign Secretary is calling in Ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine to reiterate our demand for urgent safe passage for Indian nationals who are still in Kharkiv and cities in other conflict zones.
Similar action is also being undertaken by our Ambassadors in Russia and Ukraine.
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 1, 2022
The Foreign Secretary has called the Russian and Ukrainian ambassadors to reiterate India’s demand for an immediate safe passage for Indian nationals still in Kharkiv and other conflict-affected cities.
The Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress in the last 24 hours, according to the British defence ministry, due to logistical difficulties. According to British intelligence, Russia has increased its artillery shelling in urban areas as a result of the growing frustration. The usage of artillery in urban areas increases the risk of civilian casualties.
