HYDERABAD (Bernama): An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, India's Ministry of External Affairs said late on Friday.
"It has come to our attention that on 18 July 2026, the commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters,” it said in a statement.
The ship had 10 crew members, of whom three were Indians. One of the Indian nationals died in the attack, while the other two were reported to be unharmed.
"India unequivocally condemns such attacks targeting commercial shipping and placing the lives of innocent civilian crew members at risk. It is a matter of serious concern that the freedom of navigation and international commerce is facing increasing threats,” the ministry said.
This is the second reported Black Sea ship attack involving Indian crew death in recent days.
Four Indians were killed on July 19 when the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel Golden Leo was attacked when it was leaving the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
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