Indian Embassy Issues Urgent Advisory for Citizens in Russia

The Indian embassy urged its citizens in Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia to temporarily relocate due to escalating security incidents amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The advisory followed emergency declarations in Belgorod and Kursk, with cross-border attacks intensifying. Assistance is available via dedicated embassy contact points.

The Indian embassy has advised its citizens, including students, residing in the Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia to temporarily relocate to safer areas. This advisory follows recent security incidents amid escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Issued hours after heavy shelling by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Belgorod border region, the advisory noted the ongoing cross-border incursions into Kursk for the second consecutive week. An emergency was declared in Kursk last Saturday after significant escalations on August 6.

The embassy emphasized the importance of taking necessary precautions and provided a dedicated email address and telephone number for any Indian nationals or students requiring assistance or guidance.

(With inputs from agencies.)