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Indian Officials Meet Rescued Sailors After Black Sea Attack
- •Indian diplomatic officials in Romania visited three rescued Indian nationals following a violent drone attack on the commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea.
- •One injured crew member is receiving medical treatment at Constanța County Hospital, while the other two are safe at a hotel in stable condition.
- •The vessel, carrying corn to Italy, was hit outside Romania territorial waters and subsequently sank, resulting in the deaths of two foreign crew members.
- •The Indian Embassy is coordinating with local authorities, hospital staff, and the shipping agent to arrange for the safe and early departure of the Indian sailors.
- •India's Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attack, expressing grave concern over growing risks to commercial shipping and global commerce.
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The commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov was attacked by drones in the Black Sea while carrying corn to Italy, causing a fire and forcing the crew to abandon ship before it sank. Two foreign nationals were killed, while three Indian nationals aboard were rescued and assisted by Romanian and Indian diplomatic officials.
An Indian Embassy representative visited Constanța County Hospital and local authorities to coordinate assistance, check on the crew, and arrange medical treatment for the injured sailor. The embassy also provided essential items like mobile phones through the shipping company's agent, arranged Indian food, and supported the safe departure of the crew.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the attack on the commercial ship, expressing grave concern over the growing risks to commercial vessels and seafarers in international waters. The ministry emphasized that such attacks severely undermine global commerce and called for dialogue and diplomacy to end ongoing conflicts.
