Ship with 4 Indians hit at Ukraine port; 2 safe, fate of 2 unknown
The Indian government has issued a security advisory for sailors following an attack on a merchant vessel in the Black Sea that resulted in casualties. Authorities are currently working to determine the status of two missing Indian crew members.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent danger to commercial shipping in conflict zones and the diplomatic challenges India faces in protecting its citizens abroad.
NEW DELHI: Following the killing of five Indian nationals in the Russia-Ukraine conflict in recent days, the govt warned Indians intending to undertake employment on commercial vessels operating in or transiting the conflict-affected Black Sea region to carefully assess the prevailing security risks before accepting such assignments.The advisory came hours after a merchant vessel carrying four Indians was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port. India's embassy in Ukraine said on Sunday that while two of the Indians were safe, information about the other two was awaited.The incident occurred on Saturday when MV AGN Ragnar was hit at the port of Odesa, one of Ukraine's key Black Sea ports that has frequently come under attack since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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