Watch: Indian cargo ship engulfed in flames & smoke after projectile strike off Yemen
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile and sank off the coast of Yemen after being attacked. All 14 crew members were rescued by local forces, and the Indian government has condemned the incident.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the ongoing security risks to commercial shipping in the Red Sea region, which is a vital global trade artery.
An Indian tanker came under attack as it capsized aafter being hit by a projectile.Visual after the hit, shared by Press TV, shows massive fire engulfing the India-flagged cargo vessel in the Red Sea before the ship sank off Yemen’s western coast.The MSV Faize Noore Oliya was struck by a projectile in Yemeni waters on August 4, causing the vessel to catch fire before it sank near the port city of Hodeidah.The vessel was carrying 14 crew members, including 13 Indians and one Yemeni sailor. All 14 were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought safely to the port of Mokha. No casualties were reported.The ship sank around 13 nautical miles (24 km) south of Hodeidah, a Houthi-held port city.
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