13 Indian Seafarers Face Drone and Missile Threat Near Chornomorsk Port

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine is coordinating with relevant authorities to safeguard 13 Indian seafarers aboard the cargo vessel Amir 1, following concerns over continued attacks near Chornomorsk port. The concerns were raised by the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), which said the vessel’s 15-member crew was facing a “terrible and life-threatening” situation amid nearby drone and missile strikes. Footage shared by the union reportedly showed thick smoke rising around the Black Sea port. *Image credit: FSUI*