Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Four Indians Killed in Attack on Cargo Ship Near Odesa
On July 19, 2026, a commercial vessel named MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
There were 17 crew members on board, including five Indian nationals.
Sadly, four Indian nationals lost their lives, and one is in critical condition in the hospital.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India strongly condemned the attack, saying that targeting commercial ships and their crew is wrong and should not happen.
The MEA is closely monitoring the situation and is helping those affected.
This attack has made people worried about the safety of ships in the Black Sea area, which has seen many threats due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Four Indian nationals were killed and one was critically injured in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine, on July 19, 2026.
The vessel had 17 crew members, including five Indian nationals, when the attack occurred.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack and is providing assistance to the affected.
The MEA emphasized that targeting commercial shipping and endangering civilian crew members is deplorable and should be avoided.
The attack has heightened security concerns in the Black Sea region due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Who
- Four Indian nationals and one critically injured Indian national
- What
- Attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Near the Ukrainian port of Odesa
- Why
- The MEA condemned the attack, stating that commercial vessels and civilian crew members should not be targeted.
Condemnation of Attack
Security Concerns in Black Sea
Attack on Commercial Vessel
Condemnation of Attack
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack on the MV Golden Leo, emphasizing that commercial vessels and civilian crew members should not be targeted.
Security Concerns in Black Sea
The attack has heightened security concerns in the Black Sea region, where commercial shipping has faced repeated threats due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Date of Attack
- July 19, 2026
- Vessel Name
- MV Golden Leo
- Total Crew Members
- 17
- Indian Nationals on Board
- 5
- Indian Nationals Killed
- 4
- Indian National Injured
- 1 (critical condition)
- Port of Departure
- Odesa, Ukraine
- MEA Statement
- Condemned the attack and is providing assistance to the affected
Sources
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4 Indians killed, 1 in critical condition after attack on ship at Ukrainian port
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