3 Indians Rescued After Russian Drone Strike On Black Sea Cargo Ship ‘Stable’, Says Embassy

Three Indian nationals rescued from a Turkish-owned cargo ship following a Russian drone strike in the Black Sea are in stable condition, according to the Indian Embassy in Romania. The embassy stated that the trio would receive all necessary assistance for their safe and early departure from Romania. One of the rescued individuals is currently being treated at the County Hospital in Constanta, while the other two are staying at a hotel in the region.

The Indian Embassy visited the three rescued individuals on Tuesday and assured them of all necessary support for their safe departure from Romania. The embassy facilitated essential items, including mobile phones, through the shipping company's local agent and arranged Indian food through a local Indian restaurant. The embassy representative also met with local police authorities, the shipping company's agent, and medical professionals treating the injured Indian national to coordinate further assistance.

The MV Royad Mammadov, a Turkish-owned cargo vessel, was attacked earlier this week in the Black Sea, resulting in at least two foreign seafarers losing their lives and several crew members sustaining injuries. The nationalities of the deceased are yet to be determined. The attack on commercial shipping and port infrastructure in the Black Sea has been a recurring issue during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

India expressed "grave concern" over the attack on the MV Royad Mammadov, emphasizing the country's stance in calling for dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflicts. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated its calls for peaceful resolution and thanked Romanian authorities for their swift action in rescuing the injured seafarers.