Black Sea attack survivors: Three Indian nationals leave Romania for India

Three Indian nationals rescued from the Turkish-owned cargo vessel MV Royad Mammadov after it was attacked in the Black Sea earlier this week have left Romania to return to India, the Indian Embassy in Bucharest said on Saturday. The men were among the crew of the vessel when it came under attack in the Black Sea, prompting a multinational response to ensure their safety. After being rescued, they were brought to Romania where consular officials coordinated their travel back to India. The embassy’s statement did not disclose the travelers' identities or the precise mode of transport, but confirmed that the trio had departed for India and that further consular assistance would be provided as required. The incident underscores ongoing safety worries for seafarers operating in or near conflict-affected zones, and India’s mission network in Europe continues to monitor developments and assist its nationals in distress. There was no immediate information available about the circumstances of the attack, ongoing investigations, or the status of the vessel at the time of the embassy’s release. No information about casualties or additional details was provided in the embassy's update.