India's Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways confirmed Tuesday evening that the Indian-flagged tanker MSV Faez Noor Awliya was struck by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transferred to Mokha port. No casualties were reported. Houthi-affiliated sources described the weapon as an unmanned surface vessel.
India's Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways confirmed on Tuesday evening that the Indian-flagged tanker MSV Faez Noor Awliya was struck by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transferred to Mokha port. No casualties were reported.
The vessel was struck approximately 13 nautical miles south of the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Houthi-affiliated sources described the weapon as an unmanned surface vessel (USV), though the Indian government's statement did not attribute the attack to any specific group. Earlier reports from Houthi channels had claimed the vessel was hit by an explosive boat.
The Zioneer reported on this incident earlier this evening, confirming the rescue of all crew members.
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