#IndianNavy's swift response to Maritime Incident in #GulfofAden.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 7, 2024
Barbados Flagged Bulk Carrier MV #TrueConfidence reported on fire after a drone/missile hit on #06Mar, approx 54 nm South West of Aden, resulting in critical injuries to crew, forcing them to abandon ship.… pic.twitter.com/FZQRBeGcKp
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:43am on 07 Mar 2024,Thursday India Global
The Indian Navy's INS Kolkata successfully rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, from a Barbados-flagged cargo vessel attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. The attack resulted in three fatalities and forced the remaining crew to abandon the ship. The rescued individuals were evacuated to Djibouti and provided with critical medical aid. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts. In response, the Indian Navy has intensified assistance efforts in the Western Indian Ocean.