Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on commercial vessel near Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

Four Indian nationals were killed and another was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraine’s port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

The vessel had 17 crew members on board at the time of the attack, including five Indian nationals.

According to the MEA, four Indian nationals tragically lost their lives, while one is hospitalized in a critical condition.

The ministry said India’s Mission in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation and is making every effort to extend all possible assistance to those affected.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased Indian nationals and wish the injured Indian national a speedy and full recovery,” the ministry said.

Condemning the attack, the MEA said, “India condemns such attacks and reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, is deplorable and should be avoided.”