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India summons Ukrainian envoy after Black Sea attack kills officer

7/27/2026

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India summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk after the July 18 attack on MV OMORFI killed Chief Officer Sagar Gupta.
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the strike as unacceptable against civilian shipping.
The ministry said five Indian nationals have died in Black Sea attacks since April 2026.
It advised Indian seafarers to assess security, obtain route and insurance details, inform families, and avoid high-risk Black Sea voyages.

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India summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk after the July 18 attack on MV OMORFI killed Chief Officer Sagar Gupta.
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the strike as unacceptable against civilian shipping.
The ministry said five Indian nationals have died in Black Sea attacks since April 2026.
It advised Indian seafarers to assess security, obtain route and insurance details, inform families, and avoid high-risk Black Sea voyages.