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India Monitors 6 Vessels & 166 Seafarers Near Strait Of Hormuz After Houthi’s Blockade Of Saudi Shipping
India is closely monitoring six vessels and 166 seafarers operating near the Strait of Hormuz following recent Houthi actions targeting Saudi Arabian shipping. This heightened vigilance underscores India's commitment to the safety and security of commercial maritime traffic. New Delhi has formally reiterated its position that civilian infrastructure, seafarers, and commercial shipping must remain protected from conflict. The situation highlights broader disruptions to global trade routes, as evidenced by recent halts to Kazakh oil shipments after attacks near Novorossiysk.
4 Indian Seafarers Killed During Attack On Cargo Ship Leaving Ukraine’s Odesa Port
Tragedy struck the Black Sea as a Russian missile attack claimed the lives of four Indian seafarers aboard the cargo ship *Golden Leo*, departing from Ukraine’s port of Odesa. Ukrainian officials report the vessel, transporting a corn cargo, sustained damage from three cruise missiles. This incident, the first resulting in the deaths of Indian merchant seafarers since Russia’s invasion, underscores the escalating risks to maritime trade.
India Condemns Attack On Merchant Ship After Russian Missile Strike Kills Four Indian Seafarers
India has strongly condemned a recent attack on a merchant ship in the Black Sea, resulting in the tragic deaths of four Indian seafarers. This marks the first instance of Indian maritime casualties since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine commenced in 2022. The incident underscores the escalating risks to civilian shipping within the region.