A merchant vessel with four Indian nationals on board was struck at the Port of Odesa, Ukraine, with two crew members confirmed safe. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining two, according to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv.
The incident occurred on Saturday, July 25, when MV AGN Ragnar was hit in Odesa, a key Black Sea port that has faced repeated attacks amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The embassy is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with local authorities for updates on the missing crew members.
Specific details about the strike’s source, the circumstances of the incident, and the full crew complement remain unclear. The identities and roles of the Indian nationals aboard have not been disclosed.
Odesa has become a high-risk area for shipping due to frequent missile and drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Despite efforts to maintain maritime trade routes, disruptions continue. The Indian government continues to advise against travel to Ukraine and is providing consular assistance to its citizens in the region.
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