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India Summons Russian Envoy After Missile Strike Kills Sailors

7/25/2026

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India summoned Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov on July 21, 2026 after a missile strike killed four Indian sailors.
Ukrainian officials said three Russian cruise missiles hit the cargo ship on July 19, 2026, causing a fire.
The vessel carried 17 crew members, including five Indians.
One Indian crew member was injured and five remain missing.

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India summoned Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov on July 21, 2026 after a missile strike killed four Indian sailors.
Ukrainian officials said three Russian cruise missiles hit the cargo ship on July 19, 2026, causing a fire.
The vessel carried 17 crew members, including five Indians.
One Indian crew member was injured and five remain missing.