A merchant vessel carrying four Indian nationals has been hit during an attack at Ukraine's strategic Black Sea port of Odesa, highlighting the continuing risks to civilians amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv said two crew members are safe, while information on the remaining two is still awaited. The embassy is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with local authorities. The incident comes as Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging attacks, with Odesa remaining a key target due to its strategic importance for trade and military logistics.