Russia has defended its military operations in the Black Sea following the death of four Indian sailors in a recent missile strike. According to reports from RT India, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian armed forces would continue striking vessels involved in transporting ammunition and weapons for Ukraine's military purposes. Peskov clarified that Russian forces are targeting ships 'involved in transporting ammunition, weapons and so on, for the purposes of the Kyiv regime.'
The fatal strike occurred when Ukraine accused Russia of firing three cruise missiles at the Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo vessel departing from Odesa port on Sunday. As reported by RT India, the attack killed 10 people, including four Indian nationals and other crew members from Syria. The incident has triggered a diplomatic response from New Delhi, which summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires to register its protest and seek an explanation over the attack that claimed Indian citizens' lives.
India has formally responded to the incident through diplomatic channels, with New Delhi summoning the Russian chargé d'affaires to register its protest and seek an explanation. According to RT India, the deaths have triggered a diplomatic response from New Delhi, which is seeking clarification over the attack that resulted in the loss of Indian lives. The incident highlights the complex diplomatic challenges facing both countries amid ongoing military operations in the region.
The latest strike underscores the mounting risks to commercial shipping in the Black Sea region, where attacks on cargo vessels have intensified despite concerns over the safety of civilian crews and the wider implications for global trade and maritime security. As reported by RT India, while the Kremlin said it remains in contact with Indian authorities over the incident, it did not indicate any change in its military strategy, instead reiterating that vessels suspected of supporting Ukraine's war effort would remain legitimate military targets.
