India has summoned Russia’s top diplomat after an attack on a vessel departing the Ukrainian port of Odesa killed four Indian sailors and left another seriously injured. New Delhi used the meeting to formally protest the incident and signal its strongest disapproval over the deaths of its citizens.
According to the details released, the ship was leaving Odesa when it was struck in an attack that India attributed to Russia. The deaths of the four crew members and the critical condition of another sailor have turned the incident into a major diplomatic issue for India, which said it conveyed clear condemnation to the Russian side.
The episode places India in a sensitive position as the war in Ukraine continues to affect international shipping and foreign nationals working at sea. It also highlights the wider risks faced by civilian crews operating near conflict zones, especially around Black Sea routes linked to Ukrainian ports.
India’s response underscores the seriousness with which it is treating the loss of life. While the broader fallout remains unclear, the summoning of the Russian envoy marks a notable diplomatic step after the deadly attack near Odesa.
