A Ukrainian serviceman points to the direction of the incoming shelling next to a building which was hit by a large caliber mortar shell in the frontline village of Krymske,Photo : APNew Delhi: Amid simmering tension between Russia and Ukraine, India on Saturday advised its citizens in Ukraine to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with government officials at the border posts. In a fresh advisory to Indian nationals and students in Ukraine, the Embassy of India in Kyiv said, “All Indian Citizens in Ukraine are advised to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with Government of India officials at the border posts (helpline numbers established) and the Emergency numbers of Embassy of India, Kyiv.” Noting that the situation at various border checkpoints is “sensitive”, the embassy said it is working continuously with their embassies in neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of citizens. “Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoints without prior Intimation,” the statement said. It further advised the Indian nationals to stay in western cities of Ukraine instead of reaching border check points without being “fully abreast of the situation”. “Please note, staying in western cities of Ukraine with access of water, food, accommodation and basic amenities is relatively safer and advisable compared to reaching border check points without being fully abreast of the situation,” the embassy said. Those living in the eastern sector have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement and continue to remain in their current places of residence until further instructions. “All those currently in the Eastern sector are requested to continue to remain in their current places of residence until further instructions, maintain calm, and stay indoors or in shelters as much as possible, with whatever food, water and amenities available and remain patient and avoid unnecessary movement,” the advisory read. “We once again remind you to exercise caution at all times, be aware of your surroundings and the recent developments,” it added.