Odessa ship attack: Bodies of two Indian seafarers identified
The bodies of two Indian seafarers, Chief Officer Akhil Jovan and Ordinary Seaman Abhishek Nishad, have been identified following a missile strike on the MV Golden Leo near Odessa, Ukraine. The attack, which occurred on July 19, 2026, resulted in at least ten crew fatalities, with eight bodies remaining unidentified due to severe burns. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by maritime workers amid the conflict in the region.