As a result of the attack on the vessel GOLDEN LEO, which was leaving the port of Odesa, four Indian citizens were killed, and one more is in critical condition in hospital.

This was stated by Reuters, citing a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, July 20, Ukrinform reports.

“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.

According to India’s foreign ministry, four Indian citizens were killed in the attack on the vessel, and another remains in critical condition in hospital.

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