Ukraine Black Sea Strike: 15 Crew Members, Including 13 Indians, Left Trapped
IIE DIGITAL: At least 13 Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members reportedly stranded aboard the cargo vessel M.V. AMIR1 at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, amid continuing drone and missile attacks in the area. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has described the situation as extremely dangerous, warning that the crew is living under constant threat of a direct strike.
The union has appealed to the Indian government, shipowners, the vessel’s flag state and other concerned authorities to urgently ensure the crew’s safety and arrange their safe return. FSUI also shared a video reportedly filmed from the vessel, showing thick smoke rising nearby, highlighting the volatile conditions around the port.
The incident comes shortly after India raised strong concerns with Ukraine over the death of an Indian seafarer in an attack on another merchant vessel in the Black Sea. New Delhi had summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk and strongly condemned attacks on commercial shipping amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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