Ukraine says Indian fighting for Russia has surrendered

The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday that an Indian man fighting alongside Russian forces had surrendered to Ukrainian troops on the front-line.

- Rezaul H Laskar

The 63rd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Army published a video featuring the Indian national, who identified himself as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein from Morbi in Gujarat, on its Telegram channel.

There was no official word on the development from Indian officials.

People familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity that the Indian embassy in Kyiv was ascertaining the veracity of the report. The Indian side hadn't received any formal communication from Ukrainian authorities on this matter, they said.