In PICS | Air India Brings First Batch Of Indian Nationals From Kyiv As Ukraine-Russia Conflict Heightens

Air India on Tuesday operated a Boeing-787 flight to bring back Indians from the Ukraine border amid rising tensions. The aircraft has the capacity to carry more than 250 passengers. (PTI Photo)

Indian nationals upon their arrival at the IGI Airport by an Air India flight from Ukraine amid rising Russia-Ukraine tension, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022.(PTI Photo/Kamal Singh)

All Smiles: As the first batch of Indians return back to their homes, the relatives met them with wide smiles. (PTI Photo)

Indian nationals take selfie upon their arrival at the IGI Airport by an Air India flight from Ukraine amid rising Russia-Ukraine tension, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday once again advised Indian students to return to India temporarily. Air India had announced on February 19 that it would operate flights between India and Ukraine on February 22, 24, and 26. (PTI Photo)

In its advisory, the Embassy had also requested the Indian nationals to inform them about their stay so they can reach them if needed. Though it had clarified that it continues to function normally as of now. (PTI Photo)

As students return back to their home country, a girl was captured in an excited emotion who hugs her relative at the IGI airport on arrival. (PTI Photo)