‘Targeting of commercial shipping must end’: India condemns latest attack on vessels — SkimNews
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- India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure on October 6, 2026, following two separate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea
- MT On Peace, a Panama-flagged commercial vessel, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 6, injuring 11 Indian crew members who were evacuated to Khasab, Oman for medical treatment
- MV Royad Mammadov caught fire in the Black Sea on October 5, killing two foreign seafarers; the three Indian crew members are safe after rescue by Romanian authorities
- The MEA thanked Omani and Romanian authorities for their rescue and medical support and expressed grave concern for the safety of global commerce
- The MEA stated that 'targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end' and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve ongoing conflicts
Why it matters: Fourteen Indian nationals across two vessels were caught in attacks on key shipping corridors in a single 48-hour window, giving New Delhi a direct stake in securing the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea — both flashpoints in the Russia-Ukraine war and broader regional tensions. India's call for diplomacy signals it wants de-escalation on the maritime routes its trade and citizens depend on.
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