Indian crew safe after Black Sea vessel attack kills 2 foreigners

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Three Indian nationals are safe after their commercial vessel was attacked in the Black Sea, while two foreign nationals were killed and several crew members were injured, India's Embassy in Romania said Monday. The injured crew members were taken to Romania for treatment, with one Indian crew member receiving medical attention at Constanta County Hospital. Indian Ambassador Manoj Mohapatra spoke with the three Indians and the hospital's chief physician, who confirmed they are in good health. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently raised concerns about attacks on commercial vessels at the UN General Assembly. India and Liberia also launched a new initiative to establish a consultative framework for enhancing maritime security and seafarer safety.


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