Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship in Black Sea
An Indian seafarer was killed during an attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI while it was transiting the Black Sea. This incident follows a similar recent attack on the MV Golden Leo, prompting India to call for the protection of international maritime commerce.
Why it matters
The increasing frequency of attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea poses a significant threat to global supply chains and the safety of international civilian crews.
An Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel while it was “reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters” in the Black Sea on July 18, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday (July 24, 2026).
“It has come to our attention that on July 18, the commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters. At the time of the incident, there were 10 crew members on board, including three Indian nationals,” the Ministry said.
“As per available information, one Indian national tragically lost his life in the attack. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased. The other two Indian nationals on board are reported to be safe,” it said.
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