India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summons Ukraine’s ambassador, Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk, to express concern over attacks on merchant vessels in which Indian crew members are present. According to the MEA, it raises its “serious concern” following an incident involving a commercial vessel in the Black Sea on July 18. Sources report that the attack results in the death of at least one Indian seafarer, with additional references indicating there are multiple Indian crew members aboard.
The MEA’s communication to the ambassador focuses on condemning the attacks and seeking explanations, while reaffirming India’s stance on the safety of civilians and maritime personnel. The reports across outlets describe the meeting/summons as a formal diplomatic step, with the MEA directly conveying India’s position regarding the impact of the reported attack(s) on ships carrying an Indian crew.
The outlets do not provide further details on responsibility for the attack, the status of the surviving crew, or subsequent investigations, but they agree that the MEA has taken up the matter with Ukraine through an official diplomatic channel.
