India's Ministry of External Affairs said four Indian nationals were killed and one was critically injured after a ship came under attack. An attack on the MV Golden Leo as it departed Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indian nationals and left another critically injured, India's Ministry of External Affairs said late on Monday.Smoke rises from the grain carrier Golden Leo under the Guinea-Bissau flag after Russian missile strike in the Black Sea close to Odessa, Ukraine, Sunday, July 19, 2026, local media reports. (AP)According to Ukraine's navy, Russia struck the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel with three cruise missiles. The ship was carrying a crew from India and Syria.MEA said four Indian nationals were killed and one was hospitalised in a critical condition after the vessel MV GOLDEN LEO was attacked while departing Ukraine's Odesa port on the evening of July 19.The ministry said there were 17 crew members on board the vessel, including five Indian nationals.Also Read | Amid row over MEA passport statement, what constitutes proof of citizenship in India?4 dead, 1 hospitalised: MEA“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 MEA stated.It added, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased Indian nationals and wish the injured Indian national a speedy and full recovery.”Condemning the attack, the ministry said, “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.”Separately, a Russian attack on Odesa, Ukraine's largest seaport, killed three people and injured three others on Monday, Serhiy Lysak, head of the city's military administration, said.He added that infrastructure facilities were hit in the attack, according to the Reuters report.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.