India summons Ukraine envoy over attack that killed Indian sailor
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk to protest the attack on merchant vessel MV Omorfi, which killed an Indian national.
- This diplomatic action follows the July 25 attack on MV AGN Ragnar at Odesa, where four Indian nationals were aboard and two remain missing as search operations continue.
- Previously, a Russian attack on MV Golden Leo killed four Indian seafarers. The MEA reported five Indian nationals have died in commercial vessel attacks since April 2026.
- Following these incidents, Indian officials issued a fresh advisory urging seafarers to avoid the Black Sea, warning the security situation remains "highly volatile" due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The Ukrainian Embassy in India expressed concern regarding increased Russian military action, stating strikes on port infrastructure and ships using the maritime export corridor caused casualties throughout 2025 and 2026.
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India summoned Ukrainian ambassador after attack on ship with four Indians on board in Black Sea India summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk over attack on MV OMORFI on July 18, which killed an Indian sailor. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India expressed grave concern and condemned such attacks on commercial shipping.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India strongly condemned such attacks on commercial shipping.
Govt summons Ukrainian ambassador after Indian sailor killed in Black Sea strike
India summoned Ukraine's ambassador after an Indian seafarer was killed in a strike on MV OMORFI in the Black Sea. During the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs asked the envoy to convey New Delhi's concerns to the Ukrainian authorities.
India Summons Ukrainian Envoy After Indian Seafarer Killed in Black Sea Merchant Ship Attack
India on Monday summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, and lodged a strong diplomatic protest over the death of an Indian seafarer during an attack on the merchant vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea last week. The Ministry
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