Odisha man seeking work in Russia killed in Ukraine drone strike near Moscow

An Odisha man who went to Russia for work was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region. Officials are now working through diplomatic channels to bring his body back home.

In Short

• A Rameya had gone to Russia for work about a month ago
• Drone attack occurred on Sunday during Ukraine's strike on Moscow
• Authorities coordinating with Indian Embassy to repatriate body

A man from Odisha's Ganjam district, who had gone to Russia in search of employment, was killed in a drone attack by Ukraine in Moscow region, an official said on Monday.

The deceased, A Rameya, who was a resident of Madhabandha village under Chikiti block, had travelled to Russia about a month ago.

Officials said that the incident took place on Sunday when Ukraine launched a drone strike on Moscow.

Rameya's friend there informed his family about his death. Subsequently, the family approached Ganjam district Collector Keerthi Vasan V to facilitate bringing his body back home.

"We have received information regarding the unfortunate death of Ramaya in Moscow. We contacted the office of the Resident Commissioner in Delhi. The Resident Commission is contacting the Indian Embassy through diplomatic channels as per the protocol to bring his mortal remains to Odisha," the collector told reporters.

The authorities are trying to bring the body as quickly as possible, the officer said.

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