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Oct 16, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Two vessels carrying Indian seafarers hit in attacks
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Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that two vessels carrying Indian seafarers were attacked in October. The MT ST 3 was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, and the YARA J was hit by a drone off Romania. All 24 Indian nationals aboard both vessels were reported safe and unharmed.
WHO: Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal
WHAT: Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that two vessels carrying Indian seafarers were attacked.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz and off Romania
WHY: The reason for the attacks was not reported.
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