# Attacks on neutral shipping with Indian crews > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-fishing-vessel-attack-in-black-sea > Updated: 2026-08-26T23:09:53.000Z. Sources: 219. Developments: 10. Russian cruise-missile and drone strikes in the Black Sea continued through late July 2026, endangering neutral merchant vessels with Indian crews. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged bulk carrier Golden Leo was hit on 19 July by three missiles while departing Odesa, killing ten people—including four Indian seafarers—and causing a fire. The vessel capsized and sank on 26 July. India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration issued a high-alert advisory on 26 July. Subsequent incidents included the MV AGN Ragnar near Odesa on 25 July, where two Indian crew members were reported missing following a collision, and the MV OMORFI, which killed an Indian seafarer. Additionally, the Tanzanian-flagged MV AMIR1 remained anchored at Chornomorsk with 13 Indian crew members stranded, prompting urgent calls for evacuation from the Forward Seamen’s Union of India. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the attacks as “absolutely unacceptable,” summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, and lodged a formal protest with Russia after the Golden Leo strike. Russia justified the strike as targeting vessels allegedly carrying ammunition. Diplomatic efforts have intensified, with Jaishankar holding calls with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Iran’s foreign minister to stress that commercial crews must not be targeted. Sybiha has briefed EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas, urging the activation of EU Solidarity Lanes to protect grain exports and global food security. In late August, Sybiha and Jaishankar discussed the “difficult situation” in the Black Sea and measures to restore freedom of navigation. ## Claims - The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that Russian forces struck Ukrainian ports and vessels. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Ukrainian maritime authorities reported the bulk carrier Golden Leo sank near Odessa. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Nine crew members of Golden Leo were killed and eight were rescued. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The strike hit the cargo terminal at Chornomorsk near Odessa. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Golden Leo sailed from Chornomorsk loaded with Arab coffee. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Russia said the Chornomorsk terminal served military cargo. (corroborated by 15 sources) - A ship designed for military cargo was hit south of Odessa. (corroborated by 15 sources) - India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to assess security risks before working on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. (corroborated by 15 sources) - At least five Indian seafarers have been killed in missile or drone attacks in the Black Sea since April 2026. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Drone and missile attacks continue near MV AMIR1 in the Black Sea region. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The Forward Seamen’s Union of India describes the crew’s situation as terrible and life‑threatening. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The Forward Seamen’s Union of India describes the situation as terrible and life‑threatening. (corroborated by 12 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Ukraine's Sybiha briefs India's Jaishankar on Black Sea tensions Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed India's S Jaishankar on Black Sea tensions, citing Russian attacks on ports as a threat to global food security and maritime navigation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraines-sybiha-briefs-indias-jaishankar-on-black-sea-tensions ### 2026-07-31: Ukraine's Andrii Sybiha Urges Global Support for Black Sea Shipping Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha urged EU and India to back Black Sea navigation, citing Russian attacks that threaten global food security and the safety of stranded Indian crew on MV AMIR1. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraines-andrii-sybiha-urges-global-support-for-black-sea-shipping ### 2026-07-30: Indian Seafarers Attacked in Black Sea; Jaishankar Condemns and Calls for Diplomacy India’s foreign minister condemned Black Sea attacks on Indian seafarers, spoke with Ukraine and Iran officials, and is aiding families of two missing crew from the MV AGN Ragnar after a July 25 strike. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-jaishankar-condemns-black-sea-attacks-on-indian-seafarers ### 2026-07-29: Indian seafarers stranded on MV AMIR1 at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port Thirteen Indian seafarers aboard the Tanzanian‑flagged MV AMIR1 are stranded at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port as drone and missile attacks intensify; the Forward Seamen’s Union urges evacuation while India’s Kyiv 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-seafarers-two-missing-after-russian-drone-strike-off-odesa-166-monitored-in-persian-gulf ### 2026-07-27: Russia denies mobilization plans as Ukraine faces new maritime attacks Russia dismisses mobilization rumors while a Russian strike sinks the cargo ship Golden Leo near Odessa, killing nine, as the UK PM meets Zelenskyy and pledges new aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-denies-mobilization-plans-as-ukraine-faces-new-maritime-attacks ### 2026-07-26: Golden Leo cargo ship sinks after Russian strike near Odessa Russian forces struck the Chornomorsk terminal near Odessa and hit the Golden Leo bulk carrier on 19 July; the ship sank on 26 July, killing nine crew members and sparking accusations of a breach of maritime‑w­ 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-leo-sinks-near-odessa-after-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-ports ### 2026-07-26: Two Indians Missing After Ship Collision at Odessa Port Four Indians were on MV GN Ragnarr when it collided at Odessa port; two are rescued, two remain missing, prompting an Indian embassy‑led rescue effort. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-indians-missing-after-ship-collision-at-odessa-port ### 2026-07-26: India Issues Black Sea Advisory After Five Seafarer Deaths Five Indian seafarers were killed in Black Sea missile/drone attacks; India issued high‑alert and safety advisories, summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, and provided helplines for consular aid. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-government-issues-black-sea-safety-advisory-for-sailors ### 2026-07-21: India protests Russian attack that killed four Indian seafarers A Russian strike on MV Golden Leo near Odesa killed four Indian seafarers; India summoned Russia’s envoy and protested, while Moscow said it stays in contact with Delhi. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-protests-russian-attack-that-killed-four-indian-seafarers ### 2026-07-19: Russian missile strike on cargo ship Golden Leo kills 10, including four Indians Russian missiles struck the cargo ship Golden Leo near Odesa, killing 10 including four Indians; India summoned a Russian diplomat and condemned the attack as a violation of maritime law. 123 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cargo-ship-hit-by-russian-missiles-in-black-sea-five-sailors-killed --- Cite as: Attacks on neutral shipping with Indian crews. 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