What Happened
Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Romania: All 24 Indian seafarers are safe after two tankers carrying Indian crew members were hit in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania. A crude oil tanker carrying 15 Indian seafarers was struck by a projectile on October 16, while chemical tanker Yara J, carrying nine Indian seafarers, was hit by a drone at Sulina Anchorage on October 14. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries in either incident.