NEW DELHI: At least four Indian nationals were killed and one was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraine’s port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the ministry of external affairs said on Monday.In a statement, the MEA said there were 17 crew members on board the vessel, including five Indian nationals, when the attack took place.“As per information available, four Indian nationals have tragically lost their lives, while one is hospitalized in a critical condition. Our Mission in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation and is making every effort to extend all possible assistance to those affected,” the ministry said.The MEA expressed its condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured Indian national a speedy recovery.“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased Indian nationals and wish the injured Indian national a speedy and full recovery,” it said.The ministry condemned the attack, saying commercial shipping and civilian crew members should not be targeted.“India condemns such attacks and reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, is deplorable and should be avoided,” the ministry said.
