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MV Golden Leo, sailing from Ukraine, became the victim of attack on Sunday.
Four Indian nationals were killed in the attack on the cargo ship ‘MV Golden Leo’ that departed from Odessa Port in Ukraine on Sunday. An Indian is seriously injured and is undergoing treatment in the hospital.
The Indian government confirmed this on Monday and strongly condemned the attack, saying it was completely wrong to target merchant ships and innocent civilians. The Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Embassy is in constant touch with the Ukrainian authorities and all possible help is being provided to the affected people.
On the other hand, according to Ukrainian officials, the Golden Leo ship had departed from Odessa carrying maize. Shortly after leaving port she was attacked by three Russian cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Navy said the ship caught fire after the attack. According to Reuters, dense smoke was seen rising from the ship in the sea, which was later identified.
3 pictures after the attack…
After the incident, a plume of smoke was seen rising from the ship.
The ship caught fire in the attack.
According to BBC, a total of 10 people have died.
There were a total of 17 crew members on board, including 5 Indians.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), this ship flying the flag of the African country Guinea-Bissau was attacked on the evening of 19 July. At that time there were a total of 17 crew members on the ship, including five Indians.
The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences to the families of the killed Indians and wished the speedy recovery of the injured Indians. The ministry said in its statement,
India condemns such attacks. Targeting merchant vessels and innocent civilian crew or disrupting maritime trade and freedom of navigation is condemnable and should be avoided.
At the same time, according to the Sea Port Authority of Ukraine, search and rescue operations were carried out throughout the night after the incident. Nine crew members and one Marine pilot died in the attack, while eight of the 17 crew members were rescued safely.
Increasing tension in Black Sea, impact on business
This attack has come at a time when military activities between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov are continuously increasing. This has increased the threat to merchant ships and grain exports.
After Russia’s attack on Ukraine in 2022, the Black Sea became one of the most sensitive maritime areas in the world. Grain exports had resumed following some international agreements, but this arrangement has again been affected by increased attacks in recent months.
Ukraine continues to target Russia’s energy infrastructure and oil tankers. At the same time, Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s ports, fuel storage centers and cargo ships. Russia’s Defense Ministry also claimed that its forces attacked fuel storage facilities at the Odessa port.
Impact on global grain trade also
Ukraine accounts for about 6% of the world’s wheat exports and about 11% of maize exports. But due to continuous missile and drone attacks, Ukraine’s grain exports through the Black Sea have been affected by about one-third.
On the other hand, Ukrainian attacks have also affected Russia’s grain business. According to Reuters, due to Ukraine’s attacks, Russia has had to limit the movement of ships through the Sea of Azov. About one-fourth of Russia’s grain is exported through this route.
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