Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
- 4 hours agoSofia Ferreira SantosAFP via Getty ImagesThe ship is said to have sunk off the coast of Yemen (file image)An Indian-flagged vessel capsized and sunk after it was hit by a projectile off the coast of Yemen, officials say.
- All 14 people on board the MSV Faize Noore Oliya - 13 of which were Indian nationals - were safely rescued, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.
- Sonowal condemned the "unprovoked attack" and said steps would be taken to ensure the safety of seafarers in the region.
Confirmed
- 4 hours agoSofia Ferreira SantosAFP via Getty ImagesThe ship is said to have sunk off the coast of Yemen (file image)An Indian-flagged vessel capsized and sunk after it was hit by a projectile off the coast of Yemen, officials say.
- All 14 people on board the MSV Faize Noore Oliya - 13 of which were Indian nationals - were safely rescued, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.
Unverified
- Sonowal condemned the "unprovoked attack" and said steps would be taken to ensure the safety of seafarers in the region.
Sources: The Independent, BBC News