Another Indian has died in the Russia-Ukraine war. Resident of Thrissur district of Kerala Binil TB (32) died in Ukraine drone attack. Binil was working with a contingent of the Russian army. a relative of his with him Jain Vaccines (27) were also present in the war zone, who were seriously injured. Binil’s wife and family were in touch with the Indian Embassy in Moscow, which informed them of his death.
How did he die in the drone attack?
- Binil TB and his relative Zain TK were injured in a drone strike by the Ukrainian army.
- Binil’s condition was critical and he could not be saved.
- Jain TK is being given medical aid and his condition is said to be stable.
- The Indian Embassy confirmed Binil’s death to his family on Monday.
Binil TB: Who were they and how were they associated with the war?
- Recruitment issue:
Binil and Jain were stranded in the Russia-Ukraine war zone since June 2024. Reportedly, he was illegally recruited by a Russian mercenary group.
- Them Electrician Was promised a job.
- He reached Russia through a recruitment agency.
- Residents of Wadakkanchery, Thrissur:
Binil was a resident of Wadakkanchery in Thrissur district of Kerala.
- education background:
He had earned a mechanical diploma and planned to work as an electrician in Russia.
- Passport seized:
After reaching Russia, their passports were confiscated and they were sent to military service.
- Disconnection problem:
- Their mobile phones and other belongings were lost, making the situation worse.
- Relatives appealed to the Indian authorities for help in their return.
- Relative relation:
Binil and Jain had gone to Russia on private visas through another relative.
Family situation and government intervention
Binil’s family had sought help from the Indian Embassy and NORCA (Department of Non-Resident Kerala Affairs).
- Norka confirmed that Binil died on the front lines of the Russia–Ukraine war.
- Indian officials had intervened on this matter with Russia.
recruitment and fraud case
- Binil and his relative Jain were lured to Russia with the promise of a job.
- Upon reaching there he was forced to join military service.
- This case is a warning to those Indian workers who are being sent abroad under fake promises
