Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kerala Sailor Killed in Russian Attack Near Ukraine
A young man named Akhil Joyan from Kerala, India, was killed in a Russian attack on a cargo ship near Ukraine.
He was 26 years old and worked as a mariner on the ship MV Golden Leo.
Akhil was the only son of his parents and was set to get married in two months.
His family and community are very saddened by his loss.
The attack happened on Sunday, and four Indians, including Akhil, were killed.
The ship was carrying Ukrainian corn and was flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau.
Eight people were rescued from the ship.
The Kerala Chief Minister's Office is working to gather more information and assist the family.
Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old seafarer from Kerala, was killed in a Russian attack on the cargo ship MV Golden Leo near Ukraine.
He was set to get married in two months and was the only son of his parents.
The attack happened on Sunday, and four Indians, including Akhil, were killed.
The ship was carrying Ukrainian corn and was flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau.
Eight people were rescued from the ship.
- Who
- Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old seafarer from Kerala, India
- What
- Killed in a Russian attack on a cargo ship near Ukraine
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- The cargo ship MV Golden Leo was attacked by Russian forces.
Family and Community
Russian Forces
Impact of the Attack
Family and Community
The family and community are devastated by the loss of Akhil Joyan, who was a well-behaved and disciplined youngster, known for his discipline and popularity in the locality.
Russian Forces
Russian forces attacked the cargo ship MV Golden Leo, resulting in the death of four Indians, including Akhil Joyan.
- Victim's Name
- Akhil Joyan
- Age
- 26
- Occupation
- Mariner
- Location of Attack
- Off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine
- Ship Name
- MV Golden Leo
- Date of Attack
- Sunday
- Number of Indians Killed
- 4
- Total Crew Killed
- 10
