MEA Condemns Attacks on Shipping, Injuries to Indian Seafarers
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on commercial shipping following incidents in the Black Sea and off Oman. On October 6, 2026, eleven Indian crew members were injured when the Panama-flagged MT On Peace was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The injured crew have been evacuated and are receiving treatment in Oman. In a separate incident on October 5, 2026, two foreign seafarers died and 11 were rescued from the MV Royad Mammadov after a fire broke out. The Black Sea has seen increased drone attacks amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. MEA expressed concern for global commerce and called for an end to targeting civilian infrastructure and shipping in the region.
Published 11 hours ago • 06 Oct 2026, 07:29 PM IST