An Indian vessel was hit by a projectile, capsizing it to the extent of sinking in Yemeni waters. All 14 seafarers on board were saved just in time by Yemen’s coast guard.

India’s shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal reported the incident on X: “Indian MSV Faize Noore Oliya has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to capsize and sink. India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel. The safety of our people is our supreme priority & I am relieved to inform that ALL 14 seafarers (including 13 Indians) have been safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha.”

However, his statement does not say who launched the projectile.

Earlier, ships near Yemen were targeted by the Iran-backed Houthi group. – editor@nrifocus.com