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Indian Seafarer Killed After MV Omorfi Attacked in Black Sea
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:12 AM
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An Indian sailor lost his life when the LPG carrier MV Omorfi was struck in the Black Sea, reportedly within Russian territorial waters, on July 18, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
On July 18, the LPG carrier MV Omorfi was struck while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly within Russian territorial waters, resulting in the death of an Indian seafarer. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs released a statement confirming the incident and the casualty. The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Black Sea, where Russian naval forces have been active following the Ukraine conflict. The loss has prompted Indian maritime authorities to review safety protocols for vessels operating in the region.