The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that at least 12 Indian citizens have died in Ukraine while serving in the Russian armed forces. Sixteen people have been reported missing. Efforts are underway to bring the bodies back to India.

The Ministry of External Affairs said 12 Indians have been killed while fighting for Russia in the ongoing war and 16 others have been missing.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2024, it has recruited several thousands of fighters from foreign nations for the war on Ukraine. While there is no accurate assessment, several people from India have also been recruited — often through fraudulent ways.

Twelve Indian nationals, among a total of 126, who were misled into settling in Russia have died fighting for the Russian Army in Ukraine, and sixteen others are currently "missing", the Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed today.

The death of an Indian man working for the Russian army in Ukraine has brought renewed focus to the Kremlin’s use of foreign nationals on the front lines and revived a thorny issue in the otherwise thriving relationship between New Delhi and Moscow.

The deceased has been identified as Binil T B, 32, a resident of Wadakkanchery in Kerala’s Thrissur district. A few days ago, his family received a message that he and another relative were injured in

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the whereabouts of at least 16 Indian nationals - recruited by the Russian army - are currently not known.

Russia deceived nearly 100 Indian citizens into fighting against Ukraine and is reluctant to release them despite requests from the Indian authorities, reports The Washington Post. According to the Indian government's statement and conversations with the families of the mercenaries,

Addressing a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there were 126 cases of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army -- 96 individuals were discharged from the Russian Armed Forces and have returned to India.

Russia recruits Indian citizens to fight in Ukraine under the pretense of work. The American "The Washington Post" revealed shocking details of the unlawful recruitment. Russia is intensifying recruitment activities,

Russia recruits Indian citizens to fight in Ukraine under the pretense of work. The American publication "The Washington Post" has revealed shocking details of this illegal recruitment. Russia is intensifying its recruitment activities,