Ukrainian authorities announced that the Russian military struck a Turkish-owned cargo ship with a missile in the Black Sea. The dry cargo ship "Golden Leo," flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau and part of the fleet of Mersin-based Ocean Grace Shipping, was heavily damaged after being hit by a Russian missile off the coast of Odessa.

As a result of the attack, a fire broke out on the ship and crew members lost their lives. According to a statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky, the missile struck the starboard side of the vessel as it was leaving port after loading a cargo of corn.

Of the 18 crew members, who were citizens of India, Syria, and Ukraine, five sailors died at the time of the attack and one died after being taken to hospital. A rescue operation launched by the Ukrainian Navy evacuated eight sailors, two of whom were injured.
A total of seven injured sailors are receiving treatment in hospital, while five sailors remain unaccounted for. Ukrainian officials reported that search efforts for the missing sailors are ongoing.