Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Three Indians Rescued After Black Sea Ship Attack
The MV Royad Mammadov cargo ship was attacked in the Black Sea.
Some reports said Russia carried out a drone strike, while another report did not name who launched the drones.
The ship caught fire, and its crew had to leave it.
Romanian authorities rescued three Indian sailors from the vessel.
One was injured and received medical treatment, but the embassy said all three were safe and in stable condition.
Two of the sailors stayed at a hotel, while the injured sailor was treated in Constanța.
The ship later sank, and at least two other foreign crew members were killed.
India condemned attacks on commercial ships and called for dialogue and diplomacy.
Romanian authorities rescued three Indian crew members from the MV Royad Mammadov after it was attacked in the Black Sea.
One Indian sailor was injured and received medical treatment; the embassy said all three were safe and in stable condition.
The vessel caught fire, the crew abandoned it, and it later sank.
At least two other foreign crew members were killed; their nationalities were not immediately known.
Some reports described the attack as a Russian drone strike, while another reported a drone attack without identifying the attacker; India condemned attacks on commercial shipping.
- Who
- Three Indian crew members were rescued; at least two other foreign crew members were killed.
- What
- The MV Royad Mammadov was attacked, caught fire, and later sank.
- When
- The Indian sailors were rescued on Monday; an embassy representative visited them on Tuesday. One report is dated October 7, 2026.
- Where
- In the Black Sea, outside Romania’s territorial waters but within its exclusive economic zone; the injured sailor was treated in Constanța.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the vessel was attacked.
Reports identifying Russia
Reports not identifying the attacker
Who carried out the attack?
Reports identifying Russia
Two reports described the incident as a Russian drone strike.
Reports not identifying the attacker
Another report said the vessel was hit by drones but did not identify who launched them.
- Vessel
- MV Royad Mammadov, a Turkish-owned cargo vessel flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis
- Rescued Indian crew
- Three; the embassy reported that all were safe and in stable condition
- Injury
- One Indian crew member was injured and received medical treatment at the County Hospital in Constanța
- Other casualties
- At least two foreign crew members were killed; their nationalities were not immediately known
- Cargo and destination
- Corn cargo bound for Italy
- Vessel's fate
- The ship caught fire, was abandoned by its crew, and later sank
- India's response
- The Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on commercial shipping and called for dialogue and diplomacy
- Attribution
- Some reports called it a Russian drone strike; another described a drone attack without naming the attacker
