Two killed, Indian among injured after Russian drone hits Turkish cargo ship
A Russian drone strike on a Turkish cargo ship in the Black Sea resulted in two deaths and several injuries, including one Indian national. The Indian Embassy in Romania confirmed that the injured Indian crew members are receiving medical care and are in stable condition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risks to civilian maritime traffic in the Black Sea due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
NEW DELHI: At least two people were killed and several crew members, including an Indian national, were injured after a Russian drone strike caused a fire aboard a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea.The Indian Embassy in Romania said three Indian nationals were among the crew of the vessel, identified as MV Royad Mammadov, and that one of them was injured and receiving medical attention.“We have learnt of an attack today on commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea. As per preliminary information, there have been 2 casualties (foreign nationals) while some crew members have been injured and are undergoing medical treatment in Romania.
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