Russian attack on corn ship off Ukraine's Odesa kills 10
A Russian strike on a merchant ship near Odesa has resulted in 10 deaths, including four Indian nationals, prompting a formal diplomatic response.
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A merchant vessel transporting corn was struck during a Russian attack off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine. The incident resulted in 10 fatalities, with additional reports of injuries among the crew.
Coverage from Reuters, Al Jazeera, and the BBC confirms the death toll, while The Hindu and NDTV emphasize that four of the deceased were Indian seafarers. The Times of India reports that one victim was a merchant navy member from Kerala.
Following the strike, India has summoned a Russian envoy. Future developments will depend on the official outcomes of this diplomatic summons and whether further details regarding the vessel or crew emerge in subsequent reports.
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Quick answers
How many people died in the attack?
Coverage states that 10 people were killed in the Russian attack on the merchant ship.
What was the ship carrying?
According to reporting by Reuters, the vessel was a corn ship.
What is the status of the Indian government's response?
India has summoned a Russian envoy following the death of four Indian seafarers in the incident.
Coverage (10)
- Kremlin says 'in touch' with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Ukraine ship strike The Times of India · 23h ago
- Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says Reuters · 23h ago
- Killing of 4 Indian seafarers: India summons Russian envoy The Hindu · 23h ago
- 4 Indians Killed, 1 Critical After Attack On Ship At Odesa Port In Ukraine NDTV · 23h ago
- Kerala merchant navy man dies in Russian strike off Ukraine ahead of wedding The Times of India · 23h ago
- Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones Al Jazeera · 23h ago
- Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight The Guardian · 23h ago
- Kerala Sailor Killed In Russian Atack Near Ukraine Was Set To Marry Soon NDTV · 23h ago
- Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify BBC · 23h ago
- Russian attack on corn ship off Ukraine's Odesa kills 10 Reuters · 23h ago
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