Ukraine War: 16 Indians Fighting in Russian Army Missing, 12 Killed, Says MEA

New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on Friday, stated that at least 16 Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army fighting in the Ukraine War have been missing. Jaiswal further said that 12 have been killed so far.

"There have been 126 cases (of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army). Of these 126 cases, 96 people have returned to India and have been discharged from the Russian armed forces," Jaiswal said. 

"Eighteen Indian nationals in the Russian Army remain and out of them, the whereabouts of 16 individuals are not known," he said. 

"The Russian side has categorised them as missing... We are seeking an early release and repatriation of those who remain," Jaiswal said. (with PTI inputs)