Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Feb 18: As tensions rise over Russia’s possible invasion of Ukraine, Tata Group-owned Air India announced on Friday that it will begin operating three flights to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. The flights will be operational on 22, 24 and 26 February.
“Air India will operate 3 flights between India-Ukraine (Boryspil International Airport) India on 22nd, 24th & 26th FEB 2022. Booking open through Air India Booking offices, Website, Call Centre and Authorised Travel Agents. @IndiainUkraine,” the airline said on Twitter.
#FlyAI : Air India will operate 3 flights between India-Ukraine (Boryspil International Airport) India on 22nd, 24th & 26th FEB 2022
Booking open through Air India Booking offices, Website, Call Centre and Authorised Travel Agents.@IndiainUkraine
— Air India (@airindia) February 18, 2022
This comes as a result of Russia’s decision to undertake huge drills of its strategic nuclear forces, a harsh reminder of the country’s nuclear capability.
According to a Kremlin official, Russian President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee Saturday’s drill, which will include repeated mock launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.