Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kremlin in touch with India after Russian attack kills 4 Indians
On July 19, 2026, a commercial vessel named MV Golden Leo was attacked near the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
There were 17 crew members on board, including five Indians.
Sadly, four Indians lost their lives, and one is in the hospital in critical condition.
India was very upset about this attack and told Russia that it's wrong to target ships and hurt innocent people.
Russia said they are talking to India about what happened.
Four Indian seafarers were killed and one critically injured in a Russian attack on the MV Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine.
The attack occurred on July 19, 2026, with 17 crew members on board, including five Indians.
India strongly condemned the attack, stating that targeting commercial vessels and endangering civilian lives is deplorable.
India summoned Russia's Charge d'Affaires to lodge a strong protest and convey grave concerns over the attack.
The Kremlin acknowledged the incident and stated that it remains in touch with New Delhi.
- Who
- Indian seafarers and the Russian government
- What
- An attack on a commercial vessel, MV Golden Leo, resulting in the deaths of four Indian nationals and critical injury to one
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Near the port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated in the articles.
India's Condemnation
Kremlin's Response
Condemnation of the Attack
India's Condemnation
India strongly condemned the attack, stating that targeting commercial vessels and endangering civilian lives is deplorable and should be avoided.
Kremlin's Response
The Kremlin acknowledged the incident and stated that it remains in touch with New Delhi, but did not explicitly condemn the attack.
- Date of Attack
- July 19, 2026
- Location of Attack
- Near the port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Vessel Attacked
- MV Golden Leo
- Number of Crew Members
- 17
- Indian Nationals on Board
- 5
- Indian Nationals Killed
- 4
- Indian Nationals Injured
- 1 (critical condition)
- Russian Response
- In touch with New Delhi