Cargo ship hit in Russian strikes in Black Sea was carrying grain: India

India said a cargo ship targeted in Russian strikes in the Black Sea was carrying grain, not military supplies, responding to Kremlin claims about the vessel’s cargo. External Affairs officials said the Directorate General of Maritime Administration had information that the Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship MV Golden Leo loaded grain before leaving on July 19. India has lodged a diplomatic protest with Moscow over the attack, which Ukraine says involved three Russian cruise missiles and killed multiple crew members, including Indian nationals. The incident further inflamed concerns about safety for merchant shipping.