13 Indian Sailors Trapped On Ship Near Ukraine Amid Black Sea Attacks: Report
Thirteen Indian sailors are trapped on a cargo vessel at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk due to ongoing missile and drone attacks in the Black Sea. The Forward Seamen's Union of India has appealed for urgent government intervention to ensure their safety and repatriation.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the ongoing risks to merchant mariners operating in active conflict zones and the need for diplomatic protection.
At least 13 Indian seafarers are among the 15 crew members trapped aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port amid drone and missile assaults continuing near the Black Sea port, the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) said. The sailors' union has warned that the stranded crew is caught in a "terrible and life-threatening situation" and is living in "constant fear of a direct hit at any moment" as Russia and Ukraine continue fighting near the Black Sea port."Urgent Appeal | M.V. AMIR1, currently at Ukrainian port Chornomorsk with 15 crew on board, including 13 Indian seafarers, is trapped in a terrible and life-threatening situation," FSUI said in a post on X."Repeated drone and missile attacks are being attempted in the immediate vicinity of the vessel.
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