The government says it will help fly out Zimbabwean nationals in Ukraine after Russia launched a war on the country.

Russian troops have crossed Ukranian borders and bombed military targets near big cities Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa.

The embassy in Berlin is the one dealing with Ukrainian issues.

A notice from the government reads: “Govt has taken note of the current situation in Ukraine and the possibility of our nationals being caught in it. Any Zimbabweans in Ukraine needing Govt intervention are advised to make contact with our Embassy in Berlin on Tel: +49 30 232556760 [email protected] Email address: [email protected] Contact numbers : 0049 30206 2263 / 770067”

At least 200 Zimbabwean students are stranded in Ukraine as the conflictrages on.