Two vessels carrying 24 Indian seafarers hit by projectiles, drone in separate incidents; all safe

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, while the YARA J was hit by a drone off Romania. Fortunately, all 24 Indian nationals aboard both vessels are reported safe and unharmed. India has condemned attacks on commercial vessels, citing concerns for the safety of seafarers.