Attacks on Indian Sailors
India Condemns Deadly Attacks on Commercial Ships Involving Indian Sailors
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Seventeen of the MT On Peace’s 19 crew members were Indian nationals, meaning the 11 injured Indians were part of a predominantly Indian crew.
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The Black Sea vessel was carrying corn toward Ravenna, Italy, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was struck by two Russian drones; he identified the captain as among those killed.
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Speaking at the UN General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said attacks on shipping had occurred across maritime routes from the Gulf and Red Sea to the Black Sea, and that Indian seafarers—as well as seafarers of other nationalities—had lost their lives.
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Jaishankar said India had stepped up efforts to help resolve the Ukraine conflict by engaging in discussions with both Kyiv and Moscow.
India condemned two separate attacks on civilian ships that wounded Indian sailors across different seas. In the Strait of Hormuz, a projectile struck the MT On Peace, injuring 12 crew members—11 of them Indian—aboard the Panama-flagged vessel Firstpost. Separately, Russian drones hit the Turkish cargo ship MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea, killing at least two crew members and striking one Indian sailor DailyHunt. India's External Affairs Minister called the attacks unacceptable and urged an end to assaults on international shipping routes.
The MT On Peace carried 19 crew members, with 17 being Indian nationals Sunday Guardian. All 11 wounded Indians were evacuated to Khasab for treatment with Omani assistance OneIndia. The Black Sea vessel was transporting corn to Ravenna, Italy, when struck DailyHunt. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Minister S. Jaishankar warned that attacks on shipping have spread across maritime routes from the Gulf and Red Sea to the Black Sea, killing seafarers of multiple nationalities.
Strait of Hormuz Attack Wounds Eleven Indian Sailors
A projectile struck the MT On Peace while it transited the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, injuring 12 crew members Firstpost. Eleven of those injured were Indian nationals, part of a crew where 17 of 19 members were Indian Sunday Guardian. The injured sailors were evacuated to Khasab, Oman, for medical treatment with assistance from Omani authorities OneIndia. No details were provided about the origin of the projectile or which party was responsible for the attack.
Russian Drones Strike Cargo Ship in Black Sea
The Turkish-owned MV Royad Mammadov was hit by Russian drones while carrying corn toward Italy in international waters near Romania DailyHunt. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the ship was struck by two drones, causing a fire DailyHunt. At least two crew members were killed, including the captain DailyHunt. One of three Indian sailors aboard was injured, though all Indian crew members were reported safe and receiving care DailyHunt.
India Calls for Safe Maritime Navigation Worldwide
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the attacks at the UN General Assembly, describing them as unacceptable. He pointed out that shipping assaults have spread across maritime routes from the Gulf and Red Sea to the Black Sea. Jaishankar said Indian seafarers—as well as sailors from other nations—have died in these attacks. He urged the international community to restore safe navigation through key waterways and end attacks on civilian vessels.
India Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts on Ukraine Conflict
While condemning the attacks, India signaled its ongoing diplomatic engagement on the Ukraine war. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said India has stepped up efforts to help resolve the conflict through discussions with both Ukrainian and Russian officials. These diplomatic efforts run parallel to India's strong stance against attacks on civilian infrastructure and seafarers. The statement underscores India's role as a voice urging de-escalation across multiple global hotspots.
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