KABUL, 27 February 2022, (TON): The Islamic Emirate expressed concerns over the safety of Afghan nationals in Ukraine as clashes between the Russian and Ukrainian troops entered day three.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Twitter “it was in close contact with several regional “governments and international organizations in this regard.”

MoFA’s Spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said “the Islamic Emirate is concerned for the safety of Afghan citizens and students in Ukraine and is utilizing all available facilities and communication channels to safeguard its citizens and evacuate them to safety.”

Russian troops launched an all-out attack on several cities of Ukraine.

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, said that he is making diplomatic efforts to help the Afghan nationals stranded in Ukraine clashes.

He said in a series of tweets “over the past several days, the diplomats of Ukraine, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Sri Lanka are attempting to address the problems of the Afghan citizens and students in Ukraine.”