Russia Says In Touch With India Over Ukraine Deaths, But Strikes To Continue
Russia has confirmed it is maintaining diplomatic contact with Indian authorities following the death of two Indian sailors during a missile strike in Odesa. Despite New Delhi's formal protest over the incident, Moscow stated that its military operations against Ukrainian port infrastructure will co
Moscow has acknowledged ongoing communication with India regarding a recent strike on the port of Odesa that resulted in the deaths of two Indian merchant mariner crew members. The incident involved the MV Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel that was targeted while departing the Ukrainian port on Sunday.
The Russian government stated that while it regrets the loss of life, its targeted strikes against military and strategic infrastructure in Ukraine's maritime hubs will persist. Officials emphasized that these operations are conducted to degrade Ukraine's military capabilities and logistics networks.
In response to the casualties, India lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Moscow, voicing concerns over the safety of its citizens working in the region. The Indian government has urged for greater transparency and measures to avoid collateral damage involving non-combatants and foreign nationals.
Source: Times of India
