Russia Strikes Indian Crew on Ship Off Ukraine's Odesa Coast, Killing Four
A Russian strike on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged commercial vessel MV Golden Leo off Ukraine's Odesa coast killed four Indian nationals and critically injured one. India summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires, and the Kremlin confirmed it was in contact with New Delhi.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact date of the attack is reported as July 20, 2026, by multiple sources, but the initial report by The Hindu on July 21, 2026, mentions the incident as occurring on the same day.
The attack occurred on July 20, 2026.
The attack occurred on July 20, 2026.
The number of crew members on board is reported as 17 by Times of India, while The Hindu mentions the same figure.
The vessel had 17 crew members on board.
The vessel had 17 crew members on board.
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New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the strike on Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship manned by a crew from India and Syria
Four Indian nationals were killed after a commercial vessel, MV Golden Leo, came under attack while departing Ukraine's port of Odesa on Sunday, the Indian government confirmed. One more Indian crew member remains in critical condition. According to the government, the vessel had 17 crew members on board, including five Indian nationals, when it was attacked.
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The MEA extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured Indian national a speedy recovery