Kyiv: Four Indian nationals were on board the MV AGN Ragnar when the vessel was struck at the Port of Odesa in Ukraine on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said. Two of the Indians have been confirmed safe, while information about the other two is still awaited.
The embassy said search and rescue operations are underway and that it remains in constant contact with the concerned authorities.
“Embassy of India in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation following the incident involving MV AGN Ragnar which was struck at the Port of Odesa, on 25 July. Four Indian nationals were on board the vessel. As per the latest information, two have been confirmed safe, and information is awaited regarding the other two nationals. Search and rescue operations are underway. The Embassy is in constant touch with the concerned authorities,” the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said in a statement posted on X.
The latest incident comes days after an Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel while it was transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), three Indians were among the 10 crew members aboard the commercial vessel MV OMORFI when it came under attack on July 18.
“It has come to our attention that on July 18, 2026, 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 ten 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 added.
After receiving the information, the Indian Embassy in Russia contacted the relevant authorities and was making efforts to provide all possible assistance to the family of the deceased Indian national.
“India unequivocally condemns such attacks targeting commercial shipping and placing the lives of innocent civilian crew members at risk. It is a matter of serious concern that the freedom of navigation and international commerce is facing increasing threats. India calls upon all concerned parties to uphold international obligations to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation and uninterrupted flow of global commerce,” the MEA said.
Earlier this week, four Indian nationals were killed in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leopard while it was departing from the Odesa port in Ukraine.
“India condemns such attacks and reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, is deplorable and should be avoided,” the MEA said in a statement on the incident.
With IANS inputs