Russian Missiles Kill 10 on Turkish-Owned Grain Ship Departing Odesa

Three Russian cruise missiles struck the GOLDEN LEO as it departed Odesa on July 19, 2026, killing at least 10, including a Ukrainian sea pilot. The Turkish-owned, Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel carried corn with Indian and Syrian crew; eight were rescued. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed it targeted fuel reservoirs at the port. The attack raises questions about the viability of third-country commercial shipping through Black Sea grain corridors.