SRINAGAR: The Embassy of India in Ukraine on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation after the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals among the crew.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said two of the four Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, while information on the remaining two is still awaited.
“Embassy of India in Ukraine is monitoring the situation after the vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25. Four Indian nationals were on board the vessel. As per the latest information, two have been confirmed safe, and information is awaited regarding the other two nationals. Search and rescue operations are underway. The Embassy is in constant touch with the concerned authorities,” the mission said.
The embassy said it is maintaining close coordination with the Ukrainian authorities as search and rescue operations continue. It also shared a point of contact for Indian nationals requiring assistance.
Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port on the Black Sea, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Commercial shipping in the Black Sea has also faced periodic disruptions despite international efforts to keep maritime trade routes operational.
India has consistently advised its citizens against travelling to Ukraine because of the ongoing conflict and has continued to provide consular assistance to Indian nationals residing in the country.
