Golden Leo
Coverage of Golden Leo in the Nexus archive.
- Cargo Vessel Lethally-Hit by Russian Anti-Ship Missiles Sinks Near Odesa Port
The cargo ship Golden Leo, which was struck by Russian anti-ship missiles a week earlier resulting in 10 deaths, sank near Odesa Port after drifting for days. The incident occurred amidst increasing attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea by Russia and Ukraine.
- Black Sea Naval War Heats Up as Russia, Ukraine Trade Fiery Attacks vs Civilian Ships
Ukraine and Russia have escalated attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea. Ukrainian drones targeted tankers at Russia’s KTK terminal, while Russian missiles struck the grain ship Golden Leo, killing 10 in the war’s deadliest attack on a merchant vessel.
- Russia in touch with New Delhi over killing of Indian ship crew in Black Sea, Kremlin says
Russia has communicated with New Delhi regarding the killing of Indian ship crew members in the Black Sea. New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the strike on the Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship crewed by individuals from India and Syria.
- Russian Strike on Turkish Cargo Ship Leaving Odesa Kills 10
A Russian missile struck the Turkish-owned cargo ship Golden Leo as it departed Odesa with grain, killing 10 people. Ukraine claims the attack targeted civilian shipping and is part of an intensifying campaign against Black Sea ports and maritime exports.
- Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
Ukraine accused Russia of launching missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship, the Golden Leo, which was carrying grain and resulted in six deaths. The ship flies the flag of Guinea-Bissau, and its crew included citizens of Syria and India, according to Ukrainian officials.