Learn Russian phrases: Defence Ministry's survival guidelines for Indians in Ukraine

Indias Defence Ministry on Thursday issued survival guidelines for Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine especially Kharkiv while warning them of aerial raids and drone attacksThe ministry also told stranded Indian citizens to learn a few sentences in Russian language such as telling people they were students from IndiaHere are the sentences in Russian Ya student iz Indii I am a student from India Ya nekombatant I am a noncombatant Pazhalusta Pamagite please help me the ministry said in advisory for Indian nationals in Ukraines Kharkiv about potentially dangerous and difficult situations to be expectedThis advisory prepared by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses warns about aerial raids missile attacks artillery shelling small arms and gunfire grenade explosions and Molotov cocktails including by local peoplemilitiaIt also warned of building collapse falling debris internet jamming lack of electricity and food and water exposure to freezing temperature psychological trauma feeling of panic injuries and lack of medical support as well as lack of transportation and coming facetoface with armed fighters and military personnelProviding round rules and things to do it asked nationals to compile and share information with fellow Indians remain mentally strong and do not panicOrganise yourselves in small groupssquads of ten Indian studentswithin that organise a buddypair systemnominate a coordinator and a deputy coordinator in each group of ten persons said the ministry advisory adding that their presence and whereabouts must always be known to their buddy and small group coordinatorThe ministry also told Indian nationals make a Whatsapp group compile details names address mobile numbers and contacts in India and share geolocation on WhatsApp with control rooms in the Embassy or in New DelhiIt asked the to update information every eight hours keep frequent head count every eight hours and group and squad coordinators must report their location to control rooms and helpline numbersThe advisory also stressed that they must avoid stepping out from their bunker basement or shelter at all timesStay indoors preferably in designated safe zones basements bunkers If you find yourself in the streets then walk on the sides of the roads close to cover of buildings crouch low to avoid being targeted do not cross streets avoid city centres or downtown areas Turn around street corners in urban areas with great caution it saidDo not go to downtown and crowded areas Do not join local protestors or militia Refrain from commenting on social media Dont pick up weapons or any unexploded ammunitionshells it saidThe ministry also advised them not to take picturesselfies with military vehicles troops soldiers check posts and militiaDo not try and film live combat situations In the event of warning sirens take immediate shelter wherever possible If you are in the open lie flat on your stomach and cover your head with your backpack it saidAvoid unstabledamaged buildings and be mindful of fallingflying debris Stay away from glass windows to avoid injury from flying glass during explosions or gunfire it saidThe ministry also advised they not consume alcohol and refrain from substance abuseDo not wear wet socks to avoid chill blainsfrostbite Wherever possible remove your shoes and dry your socks and other wet belongings said the ministry saidIndians were asked to keep ready a small kit of essential items on persons or at hand round the clock with the emergency kit containing passport ID cards essential medicationlifesaving drugs torch matchbox lighter candles cash energy bars power banks water firstaid kit headgear muffler gloves warm jacket and warm socks and a comfortable pair of shoesConserve and share food and water avoid full meals eat smaller portions to extend the rations Stay hydrated If you find yourself in an open areafield melt snow to make waterIf available keep one large garbage bag per person to use as ground mattingcover against exposure to rain coldstormduring forced marchevacuationIf injured or ill intimate condition and seek advice from control room helpline and WhatsApp group the advisory saidIndians were also asked then delete all unnecessary apps in mobile limit conversations to low volume and audio mode to conserve battery lifePack minimum personal belongings other than the emergency kit preferably in small backpack suitable for long trek and walking said the ministryBe ready to move under instructions at short notice do not carry large bags to avoid slowing down fatigue and crowding it saidIf stopped by military checkpost or by policearmed personnelmilitia cooperate obeyraise your hands with open palms facing forward above your shouldersremain politeprovide necessary informationcontact the control roomhelpline when possible without confrontation it saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for 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