With the ongoing clashes in Ukraine, foreign students particularlyIndian are trying their best to leave the place as soon as possible. The IndianGovernment has launched its evacuation programme for its citizens stuck in Ukraineunder the banner of “Operation Ganga”, to facilitate the safe return of the citizens.
In the midst of all this, a surprising news has come out of Ukraine.An Indian student who has been studying in Ukraine has joined the hands with theparamilitary forces of Ukraine amid the ongoing Ukraine Russia clash.
21- year old Sainikesh Ravichandran who hails from Tamil Nadu joinedUkraine forces in the war. Officials went to his residence and inquired about thesame from his parents. It was discovered that Sainikesh had twice applied to joinIndian Army but was rejected both times.
In 2018, Sainikesh went to Ukraine to study at the NationalAerospace University in Kharkiv. He was to complete the course by July 2022.
In the midst of the ongoing war in Ukraine, his family had lostcommunication with Sainikesh. After seeking the embassy’s help, they were ableto contact Sainikesh. He informed his family that he had joined the Ukrainianparamilitary forces to fight against Russia.