What Happened to the Indian Crew on MV AGN Ragnar in Odesa? Latest Updates

A merchant vessel, MV AGN Ragnar, was struck at Ukraine's Port of Odesa, involving four Indian crew members. While two have been confirmed safe, the status of the other two remains uncertain. The Indian Embassy is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating search and rescue operations. Odesa has been a frequent target of attacks since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, affecting maritime activities in the Black Sea. India continues to advise its citizens against traveling to Ukraine amidst ongoing security concerns.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2026, 13:33 IST

Incident at Odesa Port Involving Indian Nationals

London: A merchant ship, MV AGN Ragnar, was struck at the Port of Odesa in Ukraine, where four Indian crew members were aboard. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv confirmed that two crew members are safe, while updates regarding the other two are still pending.

The incident took place on Saturday at one of Ukraine's vital Black Sea ports, which has been under frequent attack since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

In a statement, the Indian mission indicated that it is actively monitoring the situation. They stated, "The Embassy of India in Ukraine is closely observing the developments following the incident involving MV AGN Ragnar, which was hit at the Port of Odesa on July 25."

According to the embassy, four Indian nationals were present on the vessel during the incident. They added, "As per the latest updates, two have been confirmed safe, and we are awaiting information regarding the other two nationals."

Search and rescue operations are currently in progress, with the embassy maintaining communication with relevant authorities to determine the status of the missing crew members and provide necessary assistance.

Details regarding the source of the strike, the circumstances of the incident, and the total number of crew members aboard the vessel remain unclear. The identities of the Indian nationals and their roles on the ship have not yet been disclosed.

Odesa has been a frequent target of missile and drone strikes since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Despite efforts to maintain maritime trade routes, merchant shipping in the Black Sea has faced ongoing disruptions.

India has consistently advised its citizens against traveling to Ukraine due to the prevailing security concerns and has been offering consular support to Indian nationals in the region since the conflict started.