Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India Protests Russia's Black Sea Ship Attack
Russia attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing four Indian and six Syrian seafarers.
India strongly protested the attack, calling it a threat to international maritime trade.
Russia says it will continue targeting vessels it believes are carrying military supplies for Ukraine.
India summoned the Russian envoy to express its grave concerns and demand an end to such attacks.
The incident highlights the escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
India has consistently stressed that civilian shipping must not become a casualty of armed conflicts and that the safety of Indian seafarers remains a top priority.
Russia attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing four Indian and six Syrian seafarers.
India strongly protested the attack, calling it a threat to international maritime trade.
Russia says it will continue targeting vessels suspected of carrying military supplies for Ukraine.
India summoned the Russian envoy to express grave concerns and demand an end to such attacks.
The incident highlights the escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
- Who
- Russia, India, Ukraine
- What
- Attack on a cargo ship killing Indian and Syrian seafarers
- When
- July 19
- Where
- Black Sea, off Ukraine's coast
- Why
- Russia targets vessels suspected of carrying military supplies for Ukraine
Russia's Military Campaign
India's Diplomatic Protest
Continuation of Military Action
Russia's Military Campaign
Russia will continue targeting vessels suspected of carrying military supplies for Ukraine.
India's Diplomatic Protest
India condemns the attack and demands an end to targeting commercial shipping.
Diplomatic Response
Russia's Military Campaign
Russia maintains contact with India to clarify its position but does not alter its military strategy.
India's Diplomatic Protest
India summons the Russian envoy to express grave concerns and condemnation of the attack.
- Date of Attack
- July 19
- Location of Attack
- Black Sea, off Ukraine's coast
- Vessel Involved
- MV Golden Leo
- Number of Crew Members
- 17
- Number of Indians on Board
- 5
- Number of Fatalities
- 10 (4 Indians, 6 Syrians)
- Survivor Status
- 1 Indian in critical condition
