Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say

The ship had been hit while leaving Odesa port en route to Greece, and the delayed sinking underscores the lingering damage from the initial strike. Later coverage added specifics. Euromaidan Press identified the vessel as a Palau‑flagged grain carrier that was hit twice as it departed Odesa, leaving two sailors unaccounted for.

NDTV reported that the missing crew members are Indian nationals. In response, the Times of India issued a Black Sea advisory describing the maritime corridor as highly volatile, a stance echoed by Indian officials. The Independent noted that Russia reaffirmed it will not cease attacks on Black Sea shipping despite the Indian protest.

No source reported any cessation of hostilities, creating a contrast between Russia’s stated policy and India’s safety warning. The vessel remains on the seabed, the two Indian sailors are still missing, and the advisory keeps the corridor flagged as hazardous for maritime traffic pending further developments as of the latest reports.