Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Endangering Indian Seafarers
Ukraine is blaming Russia for making the Black Sea dangerous for ships and sailors.
Thirteen Indian sailors are stuck on a ship in the Port of Chornomorsk because of these attacks.
Ukraine wants India to do more to protect its sailors and has asked for a meeting with India's foreign minister.
India has already talked to both Ukraine and Russia about this issue.
A few days ago, an Indian sailor died in an attack on a ship in the Black Sea.
Ukraine says Russia is responsible, but India hasn't said who they think is to blame.
Ukraine accuses Russia of endangering Indian seafarers with attacks on civilian ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea.
Thirteen Indian seafarers remain stranded on the MV AMIR 1 in the Port of Chornomorsk.
Ukraine has requested a meeting between its foreign minister and India's external affairs minister to discuss Black Sea security.
India has summoned both Ukrainian and Russian envoys to seek explanations for recent attacks.
An Indian sailor, Chief Officer Sagar Gupta, was killed in a recent attack on the MV OMORFI in the Black Sea.
- Who
- Ukraine, Russia, India, Indian seafarers
- What
- Ukraine accuses Russia of endangering Indian seafarers in the Black Sea; India has summoned both Ukrainian and Russian envoys.
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Black Sea, Port of Chornomorsk, India
- Why
- Ukraine claims Russia's attacks on civilian ships and port infrastructure are endangering Indian seafarers.
Ukraine's Perspective
India's Perspective
Responsibility for Attacks
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine accuses Russia of intensifying attacks on civilian ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea, endangering Indian seafarers.
India's Perspective
India has not explicitly blamed Russia for the attacks but has summoned both Ukrainian and Russian envoys to seek explanations.
Response to Security Advisories
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine questions the adequacy of India's safety measures for the Black Sea, comparing them to those for the Strait of Hormuz.
India's Perspective
India has issued security advisories for both regions but has not publicly addressed the comparison made by Ukraine.
Diplomatic Actions
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine urges India to summon the Russian envoy again and to take stronger measures to protect Indian sailors in conflict zones.
India's Perspective
India has taken diplomatic actions by summoning both Ukrainian and Russian envoys but has not indicated further steps beyond these actions.
- Number of Stranded Indian Seafarers
- 13
- Location of Stranded Seafarers
- Port of Chornomorsk
- Date of Ukrainian Envoy Summon
- July 28, 2026
- Date of Russian Envoy Summon
- July 26, 2026
- Date of Indian Sailor's Death
- July 18, 2026
- Name of Deceased Indian Sailor
- Chief Officer Sagar Gupta
- Ship Involved in Recent Attack
- MV OMORFI
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister
- Andrii Sybiha
- Indian External Affairs Minister
- S Jaishankar
