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Three Indians Safe After Commercial Vessel Attacked in Black Sea
- •A commercial vessel carrying three Indian nationals was attacked in the Black Sea, resulting in two foreign nationals being killed and several others injured.
- •The Embassy of India in Romania confirmed that all three Indian nationals are safe, with one receiving medical attention and full support from authorities.
- •Indian Ambassador to Romania Manoj Mohapatra visited and spoke with the Indian nationals at Constanța County Hospital to ensure their well-being.
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern at the United Nations General Assembly over ongoing attacks on commercial vessels and seafarers.
Key Questions Answered
All three Indian nationals on board the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV are safe, with one injured crew member receiving medical attention at Constanța County Hospital. The Indian Ambassador to Romania, Manoj Mohapatra, visited and spoke with the crew members to assure them of all necessary assistance.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced a new initiative by India and Liberia at the United Nations General Assembly to draw greater attention to the safety and security of ships and seafarers. The framework aims to enhance maritime security and give key stakeholders a stronger voice in sector discussions.
The Palau-flagged cargo vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck by drones at Ukraine's Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals on board. While two crew members were safely evacuated, two Indian seafarers went missing after jumping into the water during the attack, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts.
