India issues helpline numbers for stranded citizens in Ukraine

India on Thursday launched helpline numbers for stranded citizens in Ukraine as Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Kyiv while President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to "consequences you have never seen."

The Indian embassy in Kyiv had also issued advisory for stranded citizens in there and urged them to remain safe at their location. "Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your home, hostels, accommodation or in transit," the Indian embassy in Kyiv said.

The Indian embassy also urged the stranded citizens travelling from western parts of Kyiv to "return to their respective cities temporarily". "All those who are travelling to Kyiv, including those travelling from western parts of Kyiv are advised to return to their respective cities temporarily, especially towards safer places along the western bordering countries," it said.

Helpline numbers for stranded citizens in Ukraine

Central room – 18000118797 (toll free)

Phone – +91 11 23012113, +91 11 23014104, +91 1123017905

Fax – +91 11 23088124

Email – situationroom@mea.gov.in