The MEA reported that 16 Indians serving in the Russian Army are missing, with 126 total cases. Of these, 96 have returned, 18 remain, and 12 have died. The government is seeking the early discharge and repatriation of all Indian nationals involved.

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 home.

India on Friday said 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving with the Russian military and another 16 listed by Russia as missing. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a total of 126 Indians were serving with the Russian military and 96 of them have so far been discharged.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that 12 Indian nationals serving with the Russian Armed Forces have been killed, while 16 others remain missing. This death toll is higher than the number of deaths admitted so far.

The death toll given by the ministry of external affairs on Friday was higher than the number of deaths acknowledged so far by Indian officials