Ukraine Invasion: Stranded Indians Reach Home, Prez Zelenskyy Dials PM Modi | Top 10 Developments

From Russia's broadening offensive against Ukraine to President Zelenskyy reaching out to PM Modi, check top developments on Day 3 of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

New Delhi: Ukraine continues to reel under Russia's full-fledged military operations with a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country for the third consecutive day. Russian forces were closing in on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Saturday with government officials warning residents to remain indoors as fighting is underway against Russian forces, who were trying to advance on the city from several directions. 

Even a missile was slammed into a high-rise building on the southwestern outskirts of Kyiv, Klitschko during the day.

In all the chaos, the first batch of Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine reached India as an Air India flight with 219 citizens, including students and females, landed in Mumbai at around 8:30 pm. 

Here are top developments on Day 3 of Russian invasion of Ukraine and the security crisis in Eastern Europe:

Russian Army Ordered To Broaden Ukraine Advance

The Russian army has been given orders to broaden its offensive in Ukraine "from all directions", after Kyiv refused to hold talks in Belarus, Moscow's Defence Ministry said in a statement. Read More: 

Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelensky Dails PM Modi

In view of the ongoing Russian military attack on his country, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him about the course of Ukraine repulsing Russian aggression.

219 Indians Return From Ukraine

As many as 219 Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine safely reached Mumbai today. The Air India evacuation flight took off for Romania's capital Bucharest at around 2 pm on Saturday.

Russian Army Nearing Kyiv, Ukraine Retaliating Strongly

Russian troops have been advancing towards Kyiv and were reportedly 30 kilometres away from the Ukrainian capital. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to put up staunch resistance across the country.

Russian Tanks Mowing Vehicles In Ukraine

As the Russian troops pressed toward Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Saturday, a video is being widely shared on social media where reportedly a Russian tank could be seen purposely running over a moving car in the war-torn nation. Watch & Read: https://bit.ly/3sl1xFk

US Send Another $350 Million In Military Aid To Ukraine

United States (US) on Saturday announces to release $350 million in support of Ukraine's security and defence, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The package will include lethal defensive assistance to help Ukraine address the armoured, airborne, and other threats it is now facing.

Russia Appreciates India's 'Independ' Stand At UNSC

With India abstaining from voting on the UNSC resolution condemning Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Russian embassy in New Delhi on Saturday appreciated the country’s “independent and balanced position”.

Delhi, Mumbai Revises Covid Norms For Ukraine Returnees

As Operation Ganga picks up pace and Indians start returning back from war-torn Ukraine, the international airports in Delhi and Mumbai have revised Covid-19 guidelines for the returnees.

President Volodymyr Zelensky Denies Offer To Leave Ukraine

Zelenskyy was urged early on Saturday to evacuate Kyiv at the behest of the US government but turned down the offer, according to a senior American intelligence official with direct knowledge of the conversation.

India Assures Stable Fuel Prices Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

With the crude oil prices witnessing a spike in view of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Centre said India stands ready to take appropriate action for ensuring ongoing supplies at stable prices.