Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Four Indians killed in Ukraine cargo ship attack
A cargo ship named Golden Leo, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, was attacked as it left the port of Odesa in Ukraine on Sunday evening.
There were 17 people on board, and five of them were Indian.
Sadly, four Indians were killed, and one was badly hurt.
The Indian government is very upset about this and says it's wrong to attack ships and hurt innocent people.
Ukraine says Russia did this, but Russia hasn't said anything yet.
This attack happened because of the big fight between Russia and Ukraine that started in February 2022.
Four Indians were killed and one critically injured in an attack on a cargo ship departing Odesa, Ukraine.
The attack occurred on Sunday evening on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel Golden Leo.
The Indian government condemns the attack and is assisting the affected individuals.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of attacking the vessel.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in February 2022.
- Who
- Four Indian crew members were killed, and one was critically injured. The attack was accused by Ukraine to be carried out by Russia.
- What
- A cargo ship was attacked as it departed the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated, but Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting the vessel.
Ukraine
Russia
Responsibility for the attack
Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of attacking the vessel inside Ukraine’s maritime corridor.
Russia
Russia has not yet responded to the accusations.
- Date of Attack
- Sunday evening
- Location of Attack
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Indians Killed
- 4
- Number of Indians Injured
- 1 (critical)
- Total Crew on Board
- 17
- Vessel Name
- Golden Leo
- Vessel Flag
- Guinea-Bissau