1 killed in strike on Turkish vessel with Indian crew
A Russian drone strike on a Turkish cargo vessel carrying Indian and Azerbaijani citizens in the Black Sea resulted in one fatality and injuries to several others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The incident occurred in neutral waters, and among the victims was the ship's captain. Eleven crew members were rescued, one of them being injured and receiving medical attention in Romania.
The Indian embassy confirmed that three Indian nationals were on board and safe, with one sustaining an injury. The incident highlights the escalating attacks on commercial shipping and port infrastructure in the Black Sea due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which threatens global food security.
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