InternationalMonday, 27 July 2026·The Hindu - National
India protests to Ukraine over killing of Indian seafarer in Black Sea attack on MV Omorfi
India summoned Ukraine’s ambassador on July 27, 2026, after an Indian seafarer was killed in a drone attack on the merchant vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 27, 2026, India summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk after an Indian seafarer was killed in an attack on the merchant vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea.
Key specifics
- The protest was conveyed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.
- The vessel named in the incident was MV Omorfi.
- The attack reportedly took place in the Black Sea amid Russia-Ukraine hostilities.
- India condemned attacks on commercial shipping and cited safety of maritime navigation and freedom of navigation.
- The MEA said the targeting of commercial vessels endangers innocent civilian seafarers and international commerce.
Exam lens
Question type: international relations, maritime security, MEA, Black Sea, MV Omorfi, Oleksandr Polishchuk. TNPSC may ask why India summoned the Ukrainian ambassador and which vessel was involved.