Passengers wait at the platform inside Lviv railway stationPhoto : APNew Delhi: Amidst the ongoing Russian offensive in Ukraine, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Monday said special trains have been arranged by Ukraine for evacuations and all students are advised to reach the railway station for onward journey to the western parts of the war-torn country. In a fresh advisory, the embassy also requested the students to “not exhibit aggressive behaviour while at the railway station.” “Weekend curfew lifted in Kyiv. All students are advised to make their way to the railway station for onward journey to the western parts. Ukraine Railways is putting special trains for evacuations,” the advisory read. The embassy said that for students stranded on the left side of Dnipro, there are metros and buses functioning which can be used to move to the train station for onward movement. India has so far evacuated more than 2,000 of its citizens from Ukraine and over 1,000 of them have been brought back home on chartered flights from Hungary and Romania under its evacuation mission ‘Operation Ganga’.India has been shifting its citizens from the conflict zones to the country’s western region for their subsequent evacuation through Hungary, Romania, Poland and Slovakia. – all nations which share border with Ukraine.The stranded Indians are currently being evacuated through the land routes as Ukraine has closed its airspace for civilian aircraft following the Russian attack. “We sincerely request all Indian nationals/students to remain calm, peaceful and united. A large crowd can be expected at the railway stations, therefore, it is advised that all Indian students remain patient, composed and especially not to exhibit aggressive behaviours while at the railway stations,” the embassy said.Related NewsUkraine crisis: Govt revises international travel advisory, provides various exemptions for Indian evacueesRelated NewsRussia Ukraine Crisis: Over 15k students still in Ukraine, Embassy issues Advisory for Indian NationalsRelated NewsImportant advisory to Indian nationals/students in Ukraine: Safest routes to evacuate, what to carry – detailsThe embassy said that delays in train schedules, even cancellation at times and long queues were expected and advised students to carry their passport and sufficient cash, essential items, to ensure smooth mobility. “We expect delays in trains’ schedule, even cancellation at times and long queues. Indian students are requested to carry their passport, sufficient cash, ready to eat meals, easy accessible winter clothing and only essential items, to ensure easy mobility,” it said, urging them be mindful of their belongings at all times.
Second Advisory to all Indian Nationals/Students in Ukraine as on 28 February 2022.@MEAIndia @PIB_India @PIBHindi… t.co/a8WCwhr0u5— ANI (@ANI) Feb 28, 2022 The embassy also lauded the Ukrainians for being “supportive” in facilitating evacuation efforts of Indian citizens. “Ukrainians both civilians and authorities have been remarkably supportive in facilitating evacuation efforts of Indian citizens, especially considering these critical and dangerous times. You are all requested to respect this sentiment,” it said.Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday said the main concern for India is ensuring the safety of its nationals stuck in areas witnessing intense fighting including in Kyiv that has around 2,000 Indians.