Archive · 27 Jul 2026
India Protests After Russian Strike Sinks Ship
India is very upset because four of its people died in a missile attack on a ship in the Black Sea.
The ship, called the Golden Leo, was leaving a port in Ukraine when it was hit by missiles.
Ukraine says Russia did it, but Russia hasn't said anything yet.
India talked to a big Russian official to show how serious they are about this.
The ship had people from India and Syria working on it, and in total, ten people died.
The ship sank a few days later.
Ukraine and other countries are mad at Russia for attacking a ship carrying food, saying it's against the rules and puts people's lives at risk.
India summoned a senior Russian diplomat to express grave concerns over the deaths of four Indian nationals in a missile strike on the Golden Leo cargo ship.
The Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship owned by a Turkish company and manned by a crew from India and Syria, was hit by three Russian cruise missiles near Odesa on July 19.
The attack killed ten people, including four Indians and a Ukrainian maritime pilot, and the ship sank on July 26.
Ukraine claims Russia launched the attack, violating international maritime law and endangering global food security.
Russia has not yet publicly responded to the allegations or the diplomatic protest from India.
- Who
- Four Indian nationals and six others, including Syrians and a Ukrainian maritime pilot, were killed in a missile strike on the Golden Leo cargo ship.
- What
- A missile strike on a cargo ship in the Black Sea, followed by the ship sinking days later.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 19, and the ship sank on July 26.
- Where
- The attack took place in the Black Sea near a Ukrainian port.
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated, but it is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
India's Diplomatic Protest
Russia's Alleged Attack
Diplomatic Action
India's Diplomatic Protest
India summoned a senior Russian diplomat to express grave concerns over the deaths of four Indian nationals.
Russia's Alleged Attack
Russia has not yet publicly responded to India's diplomatic protest.
Attack Details
India's Diplomatic Protest
Ukraine claims Russia struck the Golden Leo with three cruise missiles, killing 10 people, including four Indians.
Russia's Alleged Attack
Russia has not confirmed or denied the attack.
International Response
India's Diplomatic Protest
Ukraine and international organizations condemn Russia for violating maritime law and endangering global food security.
Russia's Alleged Attack
Russia has not addressed the international condemnation.
- Date of Incident
- July 19
- Location of Incident
- Black Sea near Odesa
- Ship Involved
- Golden Leo
- Nationalities of Crew
- India and Syria
- Number of Casualties
- 10 people, including 4 Indians
- Ship Status
- Sank on July 26
- Ship Owner
- Turkish company
- Ship Flag
- Guinea-Bissau
