All 3 Indians safe post Black Sea vessel attack
Three Indian sailors aboard the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV were attacked in the Black Sea, but all three have been confirmed safe, according to the Indian Embassy in Romania. The vessel sustained damage, with two foreign nationals losing their lives and some crew members sustaining injuries. These individuals are currently receiving medical treatment in Romania.
Embassy spokespersons emphasized that all three Indian crew members are being closely monitored at Constanța County Hospital. Indian Ambassador to Romania, Manoj Mohapatra, personally visited the hospital to check on their condition. The ambassador assured the trio that India would extend all necessary support for their welfare and wellbeing.
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by maritime routes, particularly in the Black Sea, Persian Gulf, and Red Sea. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had previously highlighted these dangers during a recent UN General Assembly address. He also advocated for a coalition to protect commercial shipping routes and stressed the importance of international law in safeguarding maritime safety.
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