Two Indians, recruited by Russian Army, killed in Ukraine conflict

Russia-Ukraine War: Two more Indian citizens, working as ‘security helpers’ with the Russian Army, have been killed in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said two Indian nationals, who were recruited by the Russian Army, have been killed in the raging conflict between Russia and Ukraine, adding that New Delhi has pressed for the early release and return of other Indian recruits.

“We regret to state that two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine,” the MEA said.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our embassy in Moscow has pressed the Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, for early repatriation of mortal remains,” the MEA stated.