4 Indians Killed in Ukraine Ship Attack at Ukraine’s Odesa Port Amid Russia-Ukraine War

By Aditya Nagar | July 21, 2026

4 Indians killed in Ukraine Ship Attack: India's Ministry of External Affairs said that four Indian nationals died and another was critically injured when the MV Golden Leo was attacked as it left Odesa's southern port in Ukraine on Sunday.

Ukraine's navy said Russia hit the Guinea-Bissau-flagged MV Golden Leo with three cruise missiles. The crew included people from India and Syria.

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4 Indians Killed in Ukraine Ship Attack: MEA Confirms Death

Ukraine Odesa Port Attack: The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that four Indian nationals died and one was critically injured in the July 19 attack as the ship left Odesa port.

The ministry said the vessel had 17 crew members in total, including five from India. Reuters, using LSEG data, reported that Ocean Grace Shipping Ltd, based in Mumbai, owns the MV Golden Leo.

So far, four Indian nationals have died, and one is still in critical condition. The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian Mission in Ukraine is watching the situation and helping those affected.

4 Dead, 1 Critically Injured in Ship Attack: India Condemns Attack on Commercial Ship, Calls Targeting Civilian Crews Unacceptable

The ministry expressed condolences to the families of those who died and sent good wishes to the injured crew members.

It condemned the attack and said India is against such actions. The ministry stressed that attacking commercial ships, putting civilian crews at risk, or disrupting navigation and trade is unacceptable.

MV Golden Leo Ship Attack: Deadly Strike on Odesa Port Kills 9, Rescue Operations Continue

4 Indians killed in Ukraine Ship Attack: In Odesa, Ukraine's largest seaport, three people were injured on Monday, according to Serhiy Lysak, head of the city's military administration.

The attack damaged infrastructure, according to Reuters. Rescue efforts continued overnight.

Reuters reported that nine people, including crew members and a maritime pilot, died, while eight of the ship's 17 crew members were rescued.

Govt Summons Russian Ambassador Following Deaths of 4 Indians in Ukrainian Ship Attack

Russian Missile Strike on Ship: On Tuesday, the Indian government summoned the Russian envoy and strongly protested to Moscow after four Indian nationals were killed on a merchant ship near Ukraine.

New Delhi described the attack as "deplorable" and demanded accountability from those responsible, according to sources.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires in New Delhi, Vladimir Ladanov, to express India's strong objection to the incident and request an explanation.

The four Indians were working as crew members on a merchant ship near the Ukrainian coast when they were killed.

Ukrainian authorities have blamed Russia for the attack as the conflict continues. Sources said India has shared its concerns with Russia and is closely monitoring the situation.

Indian Crew Members Killed: India Condemns Attack on Commercial Ship, Says Targeting Civilian Crew Is Unacceptable

4 Indians killed in Ukraine Ship Attack: This diplomatic move came a day after the MEA confirmed that four Indian nationals were killed and another was critically injured when the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship MV Golden Leo was attacked as it left Ukraine's port of Odesa on July 19.

The ship, which was carrying grain, had 17 crew members, including five Indians.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), four Indian nationals have died, and another is in critical condition in the hospital, based on the latest information. The statement was released on Monday.

India condemned the attack and said that targeting commercial ships and innocent civilian crew members is unacceptable.

Russia Ukraine War Latest News: MEA Slams Attack on Commercial Ship After Russian Missiles Hit MV Golden Leo

Russia Ukraine War Update: The ministry said India condemned these attacks and repeated that targeting commercial ships, endangering civilian crew members, or blocking freedom of navigation and trade is deplorable and should not happen.

The MEA said the Indian mission in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation and doing everything possible to help those affected.

Ukrainian officials said the Golden Leo, which was carrying corn, was hit by three Russian cruise missiles soon after leaving Odesa on Sunday. Ukraine's navy reported that the ship caught fire after the attack.

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