India's foreign ministry condemns Black Sea shipping attacks and urges immediate halt
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, calling for an immediate end and noting that all Indian crew are safe, with one sailor injured and receiving treatment.
During a bi-weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned a string of attacks on commercial vessels operating in the Black Sea, some of which were crewed by Indian nationals. The ministry urged an immediate cessation of the assaults, highlighting the danger they pose to global shipping and seafarer safety. According to the spokesperson, all crew members are currently safe, but one individual sustained injuries and is under medical care.
The statement also expressed gratitude to Romanian authorities for their help in responding to the incident. This condemnation reflects India's heightened concern over maritime security in a region already affected by conflict.
Why it matters
The attacks threaten international trade routes and the safety of Indian seafarers, prompting diplomatic pressure to secure maritime navigation.
How this story developed
- Oct 6 Ukrainian drone strike kills two and wounds nine in Moscow outskirts
- Oct 6 Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the crew of a ship sunk by a drone strike in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone remains missing.
- Oct 6 Moscow airports suspended flights throughout the night.
- Oct 6 Prime Minister Rumen Radev convened an emergency government meeting following the attacks.
- Oct 7 Crew of both vessels rescued and Bulgaria began weighing a NATO Article 4 consultation.
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