Thursday, February 24, 2022

Repatriation flight from New Delhi forced to return as Ukraine closes airspace

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An Air India flight from Delhi to Kyiv was turned away after the Ukrainian airspace was closed.

The emergency steps were taken after Russia announced a military operation inside Ukraine's borders.

Nearly 20,000 Indians are now stranded in Ukraine with efforts to rescue them hindered by the conflict. Ishan Garg reports.

 

IN: The Air India flight
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Duration: 42 sec