Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Four Indians Killed in Russian Attack on Cargo Ship
Four Indian seafarers were killed when a Russian military attacked a cargo ship called M V Golden Leo near the coast of Odesa in Ukraine.
One of the victims was a 26-year-old man named Akhil Joyan from Kerala.
He had been working as a mariner for six years.
Akhil was the only son of his parents and had completed a course in nautical science from Chennai.
The Russian military says the attack was necessary, but the Ukrainian government says it was wrong and against international laws.
Four Indian seafarers, including Akhil Joyan, were killed in a Russian attack on the cargo ship M V Golden Leo off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine.
Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old mariner from Kerala, had been working on the ship for six years.
Akhil was the only son of Joyan, a merchant, and Saly, a collection agent at the postal department.
He completed a course in nautical science from Chennai before joining the shipping industry.
The Russian military justifies the attack as a legitimate military operation, while the Ukrainian government condemns it as an act of aggression.
- Who
- Four Indian seafarers, including Akhil Joyan, were killed in the attack.
- What
- A Russian attack on the cargo ship M V Golden Leo.
- When
- The attack occurred on July 19.
- Where
- The attack took place off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine.
- Why
- The Russian military claims it was a legitimate military operation, while the Ukrainian government condemns it as an act of aggression.
Russian Military
Ukrainian Government
Attack Justification
Russian Military
The Russian military claims the attack was a legitimate military operation targeting Ukrainian military assets.
Ukrainian Government
The Ukrainian government condemns the attack as a violation of international law and an act of aggression against civilian vessels.
- Date of Attack
- July 19
- Location of Attack
- Off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine
- Ship Involved
- M V Golden Leo
- Victims
- Four Indians, including Akhil Joyan
- Akhil Joyan's Age
- 26
- Akhil Joyan's Hometown
- Vellarikundu village, Kasaragod district, Kerala
- Akhil Joyan's Profession
- Mariner
- Years of Service
- 6 years
