NEW DELHI — On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, India summoned a senior Russian diplomat to express its grave concerns and unequivocal condemnation following a missile strike on a commercial vessel off the coast of Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of four Indian seafarers on Sunday, July 19th.
Reports indicate that three cruise missiles struck the vessel, killing a total of 10 people. India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement emphasizing that "such attacks undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce."
The incident has heightened tensions as New Delhi calls on Moscow to address the repercussions of the attack impacting Indian nationals and international shipping routes.
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