12 indians fighting for russia in ukraine war killed, 16 'lacking': authorities
as a minimum 12 indians have been killed within the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war at the same time as sixteen others have been missing, the Ministry of external Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday.
The deceased indians were preventing from Russia's side, the ministry delivered.
MEA spokesperson Randhir jaiswal stated for the duration of a press convention, "As of these days, there were 126 instances (of indian nationals serving inside the Russian navy). of those 126 instances, 96 human beings have lower back to india and were discharged from the Russian defense force. 18 indian nationals in the Russian military continue to be and out of them, the whereabouts of 16 people aren't known."
jaiswal delivered, "The Russian facet has classified them as lacking...we are looking for early launch and repatriation of people who remain...12 indian nationals have died who have been serving inside the Russian army."
The MEA's response comes after the demise of an indian countrywide recruited by way of the Russian navy even as another sustained accidents all through Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.
MEA ON BINIL BABU'S death
Kerala guy Binil Babu turned into killed all through the ukraine conflict and the indian embassy is in touch with Russian government for the repatriation of his mortal remains. some other indian national Jain TK is receiving treatment in moscow and is anticipated to go back to india once his treatment is completed.
Responding to the loss of life of Binil Babu, he stated, "The dying of Binil Babu is extremely unlucky. we've conveyed our condolences to the circle of relatives. Our embassy is in contact with the Russian authorities in order that his mortal remains may want to come lower back to india as quickly as feasible. any other man or woman who turned into injured is receiving treatment in Moscow...optimistically, he may also be returning to india quickly after his remedy is completed."
On Tuesday, the MEA stated the embassy in moscow is in touch with the families of the two indians and all viable help is being extended.
"we've got learnt of the unfortunate demise of an indian country wide from Kerala, who had apparently been recruited to serve within the Russian navy," jaiswal said.
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