Head to Western Ukraine but don't rush to borders; MEA urges Indian nationals in war-hit country

"We request Indians to go to West Ukraine but don't reach the border directly as there's rush there, it'll take time. Go to nearby cities, seek shelter there," said MEA.

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New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam bagchi on Monday (February 28) urged the Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine to take shelter in the cities of western Ukraine and not rush to the borders. He also asked the stranded nationals not to panic and assured that arrangements to their evacuation are being made.

"We request Indians to go to West Ukraine but don't reach the border directly as there's rush there, it'll take time. Go to nearby cities, seek shelter there. We're making arrangements there, our teams will help you. Don't panic, we have enough flights," said Bagchi.

MEA also informed about the new route for the evacuation of Indian nationals from the war-hit country. "We have a new route through Moldova, it's operational now, our teams will assist you. They will assist in the evacuation of Indians through Romania, he said. 

About 8000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since the MEA issued the advisory.