Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith - file photo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says that the Government of Jamaica continues to assist Jamaican students in Ukraine and their families, where possible, following Russia's invasion of that country.
In a statement on Thursday afternoon, the ministry said 15 students have left Ukraine.
It noted that 26 students remain in the country - 25 of whom are located in Kharkiv and one student in L'viv.
Two students have not provided information on their location.
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith expressed concern about the students' safety and welfare, noting that "conditions have deteriorated swiftly overnight" and "there are no flights out of Ukraine nor is it possible (or recommended) to travel overland".
She urged the students to follow their university's emergency procedures, including any recommended location(s) for evacuation.
The release said the embassy will stay in contact with the students by WhatsApp and email.
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