<p>Many Indian students are still stuck in Ukraine and the problem is in the war-torn country's eastern parts where stranded people need assistance, said an evacuee who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday.</p>.<p>A flight from Bucharest carrying 183 Indians, including an infant, stranded in Ukraine landed in Mumbai in the morning, officials said.</p>.<p>Union minister Raosaheb Danve welcomed the passengers as soon as the Air India Express Flight IX 1202 landed here around 5:30 am.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/new-delhi-rejects-russias-allegation-against-ukraine-says-no-indian-in-kharkiv-taken-hostage-by-ukrainian-army-1087382.html">New Delhi rejects Russia's allegation against Ukraine, says no Indian in Kharkiv taken hostage by Ukrainian Army</a></strong></p>.<p>The eastern side of Ukraine has been facing a brutal Russian assault. After landing here on Thursday, one of the students said, "The eastern side is where the problem is and people (students) there need assistance."</p>.<p>Another student said while she managed to cross the (Ukraine) border, a lot of students were still stuck. "So, I am praying that they also get out of there,” she said.</p>.<p>“It was difficult to secure a flight. Students were not getting flights, but then the Indian embassy helped us with that,” she added.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Danve said around 4,000 to 5,000 Indians have been brought home so far from Ukraine and the operation will continue to bring back those still stranded there.</p>.<p>Last week, Maharashtra minister Vijay Wadettiwar said around 1,200 students from the state are estimated to have been stuck in war-hit Ukraine.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Many Indian students are still stuck in Ukraine and the problem is in the war-torn country's eastern parts where stranded people need assistance, said an evacuee who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday.</p>.<p>A flight from Bucharest carrying 183 Indians, including an infant, stranded in Ukraine landed in Mumbai in the morning, officials said.</p>.<p>Union minister Raosaheb Danve welcomed the passengers as soon as the Air India Express Flight IX 1202 landed here around 5:30 am.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/new-delhi-rejects-russias-allegation-against-ukraine-says-no-indian-in-kharkiv-taken-hostage-by-ukrainian-army-1087382.html">New Delhi rejects Russia's allegation against Ukraine, says no Indian in Kharkiv taken hostage by Ukrainian Army</a></strong></p>.<p>The eastern side of Ukraine has been facing a brutal Russian assault. After landing here on Thursday, one of the students said, "The eastern side is where the problem is and people (students) there need assistance."</p>.<p>Another student said while she managed to cross the (Ukraine) border, a lot of students were still stuck. "So, I am praying that they also get out of there,” she said.</p>.<p>“It was difficult to secure a flight. Students were not getting flights, but then the Indian embassy helped us with that,” she added.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Danve said around 4,000 to 5,000 Indians have been brought home so far from Ukraine and the operation will continue to bring back those still stranded there.</p>.<p>Last week, Maharashtra minister Vijay Wadettiwar said around 1,200 students from the state are estimated to have been stuck in war-hit Ukraine.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>