Russian forces have invaded Ukraine by land, air, and sea in what has turned out to be the biggest attack by any country against another in Europe since World War II.
The development comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation and said that he has approved to launch a “special military operation” against Ukraine.
Millions of Ukrainians and thousands of foreigners, including students and workers, are now at the mercy of Russia as its forces continue to bomb different cities.
To ensure the safety of their citizens in Ukraine, embassies of different countries have issued them special instructions and Pakistan is no different.
Taking to Twitter, the Pakistani Embassy in Ukraine penned that Ukrainian airspace has been shut down and it is in touch with the stranded citizens who have been asked to reach Ternopil, a city in Western Ukraine.
Subject to the unfolding situation, the Embassy will make arrangements for their safe evacuation from the country under Russian attack. In the meanwhile, they can contact the following number and email for assistance at any time.
Email: parepkyiv@gmail.com
Number: +380638282984
Pakistani Embassy in Ukraine has asked stranded Pakistani citizens including students and workers in Ukraine to reach Ternopil at the earliest for evacuation. It has also set up an office at Ternopil as well which will remain functional until the completion of the repatriation operation.
Pakistani citizens can contact Dr. Shahzad Najam, the Pakistan Embassy’s focal person in the Ternopil office, at the following contacts. +380632288874 and +380979335992.
Trains are functioning and tickets are available from Kharkiv to Lviv/ Ternopil. In cities where public transport is not available at the moment, the Embassy has tasked the concerned Honorary Education Consultant with arranging transportation and bringing students to Ternopil.
Pakistani citizens can also contact Pakistan Embassy in Kyiv at the following contact. +380681734727.