India has launched efforts with Ukrainian authorities to trace two Indian seafarers who remain missing after an attack on the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar at Odesa port last week. The development was confirmed by Indian officials on Tuesday as they continued to monitor the fallout from the strike.
According to the information available so far, four Indian crew members were on board the vessel when it was hit. Two of those Indian seafarers were reported safe after the incident, while the search is focused on locating the other two.
The case has drawn attention to the risks facing merchant shipping and foreign crews operating in and around Ukraine's ports during the ongoing conflict. Odesa has remained a critical maritime hub, and any attack affecting commercial vessels raises concerns for crew safety and shipping operations.
India's response has centered on coordination with Ukrainian authorities as it seeks updates on the missing sailors and the condition of the crew. The situation remains under close watch as efforts continue to establish the whereabouts of the two unaccounted Indian seafarers.
