Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Ukrainian Ship Attack: 4 Indians Killed, Kerala CM Directs NORKA
On July 19, 2026, a ship named MV GOLDEN LEO was attacked while leaving the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
The ship had 17 people on board, including 5 Indians.
Sadly, 4 Indians died, and one is very sick in the hospital.
The Ukrainian Navy says Russia did this with missiles.
They are very upset because the ship was carrying grain and was not a military target.
The ship was flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau and was owned by Turkey.
The Kerala Chief Minister asked NORKA to find out more details and help the families.
Four Indian nationals were killed and one critically injured in a missile attack on the MV GOLDEN LEO.
The attack occurred on July 19, 2026, while the vessel was departing the port of Odesa.
The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of launching the attack using three Kh-59/Kh-69 cruise missiles.
The MV GOLDEN LEO was carrying a cargo of grain and was flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, owned by Turkey.
The Kerala Chief Minister directed NORKA to contact the Russian Consulate and the Ministry of External Affairs for further details.
- Who
- Four Indian nationals and other crew members of the MV GOLDEN LEO
- What
- A missile attack on the civilian vessel MV GOLDEN LEO
- When
- 19 July 2026
- Where
- Off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of launching the attack, while Russia has not commented.
Ukrainian Navy
Russian Authorities
Responsibility for the Attack
Ukrainian Navy
The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of launching a missile attack on the civilian vessel MV GOLDEN LEO.
Russian Authorities
No direct statement from Russian authorities on the attack.
- Date of Attack
- 19 July 2026
- Vessel Name
- MV GOLDEN LEO
- Crew Members Onboard
- 17
- Indian Nationals Onboard
- 5
- Indian Nationals Killed
- 4
- Indian National Injured
- 1
- Vessel Flag
- Guinea-Bissau
- Vessel Ownership
- Turkey