The Indian government on Thursday revoked the curbs on daily flights operating between India and Ukraine, a day after it advised its citizens, primarily students, to leave the Eastern European country temporarily.
Ukraine is among the 35 countries with an air bubble agreement, under which specific people can travel on limited flights between the two countries.
"The Ministry of Civil Aviation has removed the restriction on the number of flights and seats between India and Ukraine in an Air Bubble arrangement. Any number of flights as well as charter flights can operate", a government statement read.
Indian airlines have been informed about adding flights due to increased demand. Ukraine International Airlines currently has a once-a-week flight to Delhi.
India's Foreign Ministry has also set up a control room to help Indian students and others who wish to leave the country. Around 20,000 Indian nationals currently reside in Ukraine.
Even as several countries, including the US, have announced shifting their Kiev office to another place, the Indian Embassy remains operational.
16 February 2022, 17:33 GMT
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