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Russia Missiles Kill Indian Crew on Cargo Ship, India Protests

7/22/2026

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India protests

Russia struck the cargo ship Golden Leo with three cruise missiles as it left Odesa, killing four Indian seafarers among ten dead.
India summoned Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov to its Ministry of External Affairs to protest the attack.
India’s foreign ministry condemned the strike as deplorable, saying it endangers civilian crews and threatens navigation.
The Golden Leo, owned by Mumbai-based Ocean Grace Shipping Ltd., was crewed by Indian and Syrian nationals.

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Brovdi Reports Strikes

Drone commander Robert Brovdi said Russian missile strikes hit 183 vessels in July, threatening Ukraine's $9bn annual maritime export revenue.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced new navigation-safety directives to protect civilian vessels from missile attacks.
Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper reported that public air-raid shelters have been installed on 40 beaches to shield residents and tourists.

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India protests

Russia struck the cargo ship Golden Leo with three cruise missiles as it left Odesa, killing four Indian seafarers among ten dead.
India summoned Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov to its Ministry of External Affairs to protest the attack.
India’s foreign ministry condemned the strike as deplorable, saying it endangers civilian crews and threatens navigation.
The Golden Leo, owned by Mumbai-based Ocean Grace Shipping Ltd., was crewed by Indian and Syrian nationals.

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