Ukraine ‘gave him a life’ now Bala Sankar can’t abandon the country

Bala Sankar of Tamil Nadu’s Sriperumbudur, has stayed back in Ukraine for the past seven months to help its armed forces with logistics and supply of essential items. This is at a time when most foreigners have already fled the war-ravaged country. He takes orders from the defence ministry for procuring medical supplies, clothes, bulletproof vest, helmets, and even surveillance drones, often risking life or capture as he criss-crosses the frontlines. Bala used to run a restaurant earlier in K...