MEA confirms death of Thrissur native in Russia, fellow soldier under treatment in Moscow

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Thrissur/New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of Binil (32), a native of Kuttanellur, Thrissur, who was working for the "Russian Army". The Ministry also confirmed that Jayin Kurien (27), a relative of Binil, was injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow.
"We have learnt of the unfortunate death of an Indian national from Kerala who had apparently been recruited to serve in the Russian Army. Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly recruited, has been injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow," said MEA 's official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families, and all possible assistance is being rendered. We are working with the Russian authorities for early transportation of the mortal remains to India. We have also sought the early discharge and repatriation to India of the injured person," the statement read.
"The matter has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities in Moscow as well as with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi today. We have also reiterated our demand for the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals," the statement added.
Binil, who was trapped in a Russian mercenary force, succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained in a war zone on Monday. The Indian Embassy has officially informed Binil's family of his death on the same day. He had been trapped in a Russian mercenary force since June 2024.
Jayin, who was also part of the Russian mercenary force, has reached Moscow after being injured in the Ukraine conflict. He was hurt during a shelling attack in Ukraine and was hospitalised for treatment. He was transferred to a Moscow hospital two days ago and informed his family of his arrival via a WhatsApp call.