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Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea ship attack, MEA confirms
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An Indian national died after the commercial vessel MV Omorfi was attacked in the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on July 24.
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Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea ship attack, MEA confirms
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on July 24 that an Indian seafarer was killed when MV Omorfi was attacked while transiting the Black Sea on July 18. The vessel, carrying 10 crew members including three Indians, was reportedly in Russian territorial waters at the time of the incident. The MEA condemned the attack and raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in conflict zones. No group has claimed responsibility for the strike, which occurred amid heightened tensions in the region.
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