Archive · 21 Jul 2026
India Condemns Attack on Vessel, Summons Russian Envoy
On July 19, 2026, a commercial vessel named MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
The vessel had 17 crew members, including five Indian nationals.
Sadly, four Indian nationals lost their lives, and one was critically injured.
India strongly condemned the attack, summoning the Russian Charge d'Affaires to express its grave concerns.
The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of launching the attack with missiles, causing a fire on the ship.
India emphasized the importance of protecting civilian shipping and freedom of navigation according to international norms.
Russia claims it targets vessels involved in transporting ammunition and weapons for the Kyiv regime.
Four Indian nationals were killed, and one was critically injured in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo.
The attack occurred on July 19, 2026, while the vessel was departing the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
India summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires to express grave concerns and condemnation of the attack.
The Ukrainian Navy accused Russia of carrying out the missile attack on the civilian vessel.
The vessel was carrying grain cargo and flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau.
- Who
- Indian nationals and crew members of MV Golden Leo
- What
- Attack on commercial vessel MV Golden Leo
- When
- 19 July 2026
- Where
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Why
- Ukraine accuses Russia of carrying out a missile attack on the civilian vessel.
India's Stance
Russian Allegations
Responsibility for the Attack
India's Stance
India condemns the attack and holds Russia responsible, emphasizing the need for international maritime security.
Russian Allegations
Russia claims it targets vessels involved in transporting ammunition and weapons for the Kyiv regime.
- Date of Incident
- 19 July 2026
- Vessel Name
- MV Golden Leo
- Location of Attack
- Port of Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Indian Nationals Onboard
- 5
- Casualties
- 4 Indian nationals killed, 1 critically injured
- Total Crew Members
- 17
- Vessel Flag
- Guinea-Bissau
- Cargo
- Grain
- Vessel Owner
- Ocean Grace Shipping Ltd
Sources
MEA Summons Russian Envoy Over Indians Killed in Vessel Attack
‘Unacceptable’: India summons Russian diplomat, condemns missile strike on MV Golden Leo near Odesa that killed 4 Indian sailors
India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea
