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Golden Leo cargo ship sinks after Russian strike near Odessa
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces struck Ukrainian ports, including the Chornomorsk cargo terminal near Odessa, which Moscow said was handling military cargo. On 19 July a bulk carrier flying the Guinea‑Bissau flag, the Golden Leo, was hit by three Russian cruise missiles while leaving Chornomorsk loaded with Arab coffee. The attack caused a severe fire, extensive structural damage and casualties. Ukrainian authorities reported that nine crew members were killed and eight rescued; other reports mention ten dead. The vessel remained afloat for a week before capsizing and sinking on 26 July in the Black Sea off Odessa. Ukraine condemned the strike as a breach of international maritime law, while Russia issued no further comment.
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Chornomorsk · Chornomorsk cargo terminal · Chornomorsk port · Chornomorsk terminal · Golden Leo · Golden Leo · Moscow · Odessa · Russia · Russian Ministry of Defence · Ukraine · Ukrainian Maritime Administration
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- [● 18 SOURCES] The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that Russian forces struck Ukrainian ports and vessels. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · fakti.bg · www.iefimerida.gr · +13 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] A ship designed for military cargo was hit south of Odessa. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · +10 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Nine crew members of Golden Leo were killed and eight were rescued. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · fakti.bg · www.iefimerida.gr · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Ukrainian maritime authorities reported the bulk carrier Golden Leo sank near Odessa. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · fakti.bg · www.iefimerida.gr · +13 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The strike hit the cargo terminal at Chornomorsk near Odessa. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · fakti.bg · www.iefimerida.gr · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The attack damaging Golden Leo occurred on 19 July, and the sinking was reported on 26 July. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · fakti.bg · www.iefimerida.gr · +12 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Golden Leo sailed from Chornomorsk loaded with Arab coffee. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · +11 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Russia said the Chornomorsk terminal served military cargo. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · +10 more