Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India Condemns Attack on MV Golden Leo
On July 19, 2026, a commercial ship called MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
There were 17 people on the ship, including five Indians.
Sadly, four Indians died, and one was badly hurt.
India is very upset about this attack and has told Russia that it is not okay to attack ships and hurt innocent people.
The Ukrainian Navy says Russia did this with missiles.
India is helping the families and is watching the situation closely.
India summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires to condemn the attack on MV Golden Leo.
Four Indian nationals were killed, and one was critically injured in the attack.
The vessel had 17 crew members, including five Indian nationals.
The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of carrying out the missile attack.
India expressed condolences and is providing assistance to the affected families.
- Who
- Indian nationals aboard the MV Golden Leo, Russian authorities, Ukrainian Navy
- What
- Attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo resulting in the death of four Indian nationals
- When
- 19 July 2026
- Where
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated, but it is accused to be carried out by Russia.
India's Stance
Russian Actions
Condemnation of the Attack
India's Stance
India has strongly condemned the attack on the MV Golden Leo, emphasizing that such attacks undermine international maritime commerce and are unacceptable.
Russian Actions
Russia has not yet publicly responded to India's condemnation or acknowledged the attack.
Targeting of Commercial Shipping
India's Stance
India views the targeting of commercial shipping and the resulting loss of civilian lives as unacceptable.
Russian Actions
Russia claims it is striking vessels involved in transporting ammunition and weapons for the Kyiv regime.
- Date of Attack
- 19 July 2026
- Location of Attack
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Vessel Involved
- MV Golden Leo
- Number of Crew Members
- 17
- Indian Nationals Aboard
- 5
- Casualties
- 4 Indian nationals killed, 1 critically injured
- Flag of Vessel
- Guinea-Bissau
- Accusation by Ukrainian Navy
- Russia carried out a missile attack on the vessel
- Owner of Vessel
- Ocean Grace Shipping Ltd, Mumbai
Sources
India Summons Russian Envoy, Condemns Deadly MV Golden Leo Attack That Killed 4 Indian Nationals | Video
Govt. conveys displeasure to Russia over attack on commercial vessel which left four Indians dead
India summons Russian diplomat after four Indian seafarers killed in Black Sea strike
