Kremlin says 'in touch' with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Ukraine ship strike
Russia is in communication with Indian officials following a missile strike on a merchant vessel near Odesa that killed four Indian nationals. The Indian government has condemned the attack on the commercial ship, which was reportedly carrying grain.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks to civilian seafarers and international trade routes during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russia on Tuesday said it is "in touch" with its partners in New Delhi after four Indians were killed on board a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine.This comes after Kyiv claimed that Russia hit the Golden Leo—a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship manned by a crew from India and Syria—with three cruise missiles on Sunday, killing 10 people.Earlier in the day, New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires over the incident, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the strike, saying attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crew members were unacceptable.The MEA, in a statement, said, "As per the information available, four Indian nationals have tragically lost their lives, while one is hospitalised in a critical condition.
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