Indian Sailor Among Four Killed in Russian Missile Strike Near Odesa Port
Summary
A Russian missile strike near Ukraine's Odesa port killed Indian sailor Akhil Joyan and three others aboard the MV Golden Leo, prompting diplomatic responses from India.
Key Points
- Indian sailor Akhil Joyan from Kerala was among four sailors killed in a Russian missile strike near Odesa port.
- The MV Golden Leo, operated by Mumbai-based Ocean Grace Shipping Limited, was targeted while leaving Odesa port.
- This is the first incident of Indian sailors being casualties in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- India condemned the attack, summoned the Russian acting ambassador, and is coordinating repatriation efforts.
