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Govt says one Indian killed in attack on vessel in Russian territorial waters

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  1. One Indian national was killed in an attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI in Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea on July 18, 2026.

  2. The vessel had three Indians on board; two are reported safe.

  3. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences and condemned the attack on commercial shipping.

  4. A separate attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa on July 19, 2026, killed four Indian seafarers.

  5. India called on all parties to uphold international obligations for maritime navigation safety.

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