1 Indian seafarer killed in attack on commercial vessel in Black Sea

An Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel while it was reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea on July 18, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
The fresh incident comes to light days after the MEA said four Indians were among 10 killed in an attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Ukraine on July 19.
"It has come to our attention that on July 18, the commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters.

At the time of the incident, there were 10 crew members on board, including three Indian nationals," the MEA said.
"As per available information, one Indian national tragically lost his life in the attack.

We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

The other two Indian nationals on board are reported to be safe," it said in a statement.
The MEA said the Indian mission in Russia has reached out to the relevant authoriti