First batch of stranded Indians from Ukraine reach Romania, MEA to fly evacuees back home

The first batch of Indian nationals from Ukraine reached Romania on Friday afternoon after crossing the Suceava border post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Officials said more Indians in small groups are expected to reach Romania through the border crossing.

“The first batch of evacuees from Ukraine reach Romania via Suceava border crossing. Our team at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet while sharing visuals of the Indians transiting the border post.

Senior officials said Air India will operate two flights to the Romanian capital Bucharest on Friday to evacuate the Indians. More flights are likely to operate over the next few days.

The two Air India flights are expected to depart Bucharest on Saturday.