Archive · 7 Oct 2026
India Condemns Black Sea Ship Attacks, Seeks Immediate End
India said ships carrying goods have been attacked in the Black Sea.
Some Indian sailors were aboard the ships.
On the Able, one Indian sailor was hurt, and the crew were taken to Varna with help from Bulgarian authorities.
All 23 Indian sailors on the Aframax Rio were rescued.
India said it was still seeking information about the crew of the Alfa Watan.
Another ship, the MV Royad Mammadov, had three Indians aboard, and one was injured but received treatment.
India said attacks on ships and sailors should stop.
It also urged countries to use talks and diplomacy to ease tensions and keep waterways open for travel and trade.
India condemned a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, saying the incidents involved Indian crew members.
Seven of the 18 crew aboard the Palau-flagged Able were Indian; one was injured, and the crew were evacuated to Varna with Bulgarian assistance.
All 23 Indian crew members aboard the Liberia-flagged oil tanker Aframax Rio were rescued, according to the Indian government.
India said it was awaiting information about the crew of the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan.
An Indian crew member injured aboard the MV Royad Mammadov received medical treatment; India called for dialogue, de-escalation and restored freedom of navigation.
- Who
- The Indian government and Ministry of External Affairs; Indian crew members aboard several commercial vessels.
- What
- India condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea and called for them to stop.
- When
- Wednesday; the ministry also referred to an attack on the MV Royad Mammadov on Tuesday.
- Where
- The Black Sea; the Able's crew were evacuated to Varna, Bulgaria.
- Why
- India said the attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure were a cause of deep concern and urged de-escalation and free navigation.
India's position
Other positions in the articles
Attacks on commercial shipping
India's position
India condemned the attacks and called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial ships, seafarers and civilian infrastructure.
Other positions in the articles
The articles provide no response or competing position from those responsible for the attacks.
De-escalation and navigation
India's position
India called for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and restore free and unimpeded navigation and commerce in international waterways.
Other positions in the articles
The articles do not report another party's position on de-escalation or navigation.
- Able crew
- 18 crew members, including seven Indians; one Indian was injured.
- Able evacuation
- The crew were evacuated to Varna with assistance from Bulgarian authorities.
- Aframax Rio crew
- All 23 crew members were Indian nationals and were rescued.
- Alfa Watan
- India was awaiting information about its crew.
- MV Royad Mammadov
- Three Indians were aboard; one was injured and received medical treatment.
- India's call
- An immediate end to attacks on commercial ships, seafarers and civilian infrastructure, alongside dialogue and diplomacy.