Four Indians killed, another critically injured in attack on ship in Ukraine port

According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, the Indian government has summoned Russia’s Charge d’Affaires following the reported deaths of four Indian seafarers in a missile strike on a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine. The report claims that the vessel, identified as the MV Golden Leo, was struck by air-launched cruise missiles while departing the port of Odesa, resulting in the deaths of four crew members and leaving another in critical condition. The Saudi Gazette cites the Press Trust of India as the source for these details, noting that this would mark the first reported fatalities of Indian nationals in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

While the Saudi Gazette report provides specific details regarding the incident, these claims remain unverified by the broader international news wires provided by NoorNews. Trusted sources, including the BBC and DW, have confirmed that Russian attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea have intensified, resulting in at least ten deaths in the region. However, these reports do not currently mention the MV Golden Leo or the specific casualties involving Indian nationals.

As the situation in the Black Sea remains volatile, the international community continues to monitor the impact of the conflict on commercial shipping lanes. The reported summoning of the Russian diplomat by New Delhi suggests a significant diplomatic escalation if the details of the incident are confirmed. NoorNews will continue to track official statements from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and international maritime authorities to verify the status of the crew and the circumstances surrounding the reported attack.