Indian embassy monitors Ukraine's Odesa strike; two Indians safe, search on for two others
The Indian Embassy is monitoring the situation in Odesa, Ukraine, after a merchant vessel with four Indian crew members was struck. Two crew members are confirmed safe, while search and rescue efforts continue for the remaining two.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing risks to commercial shipping and international personnel in the Black Sea region due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India in Ukraine on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation after the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals onboard.In a statement posted on X, the embassy said two of the four Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, while information regarding the remaining two is awaited."Embassy of India in Ukraine is monitoring the situation after the vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25. Four Indian nationals were on board the vessel. As per the latest information, two have been confirmed safe, and information is awaited regarding the other two nationals. Search and rescue operations are underway.
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