Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kerala Man Dies in Ukraine Merchant Ship Attack
A young man named Akhil Joyan from Kerala, India, died in an attack on a merchant ship.
The ship was near Ukraine and was carrying corn.
The ship had a flag from Guinea-Bissau.
Akhil was 26 years old and worked on the ship.
He was supposed to get married soon.
The attack killed 10 people on the ship, and 8 were saved.
Akhil's family is sad and is trying to bring his body back home.
The family is getting help from local leaders for this.
Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old from Kerala, died in an attack on a merchant ship off Ukraine's coast.
The ship, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, was hit by Russian forces on Sunday.
Akhil was the only son of Joyan and Sally, who are an ordinary family from Vellarikkundu.
He had recently returned to work after a three-month visit home for his engagement ceremony.
The attack killed 10 crew members, including five Syrian sailors, while eight were rescued.
- Who
- Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old man from Kerala, India
- What
- Death in a merchant ship attack off the coast of Ukraine
- When
- The attack occurred on Sunday, with the news being reported on Monday, July 20
- Where
- Off the coast of Ukraine, near the port of Odesa
- Why
- The ship was reportedly hit by Russian forces
- Victim's Name
- Akhil Joyan
- Victim's Age
- 26
- Victim's Hometown
- Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod district, Kerala
- Victim's Profession
- Merchant Navy
- Attack Location
- Off Ukraine coast
- Ship's Flag
- Guinea-Bissau
- Ship's Cargo
- Ukrainian corn
- Total Crew Killed
- 10