An Indian student stranded in Ukraine lost his life during shelling in the city of Kharkiv, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi confirmed on Twitter.
“With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The Ministry is in touch with his family,” Bagchi tweeted.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family,” he added.
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.
