21 persons were rescued by the Indian navy on Thursday after it “swiftly” responded to a marine situation in the Gulf of Aden.
The crew of the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MV True Confidence was forced to flee the ship after it was allegedly “hit by a drone/missile” on Wednesday in the southwest of Aden, causing a fire and serious injuries to a few of them.
The navy stated that the injured crew members received vital medical attention from the ship’s medical team. “INS (Indian Navy Ship) Kolkata, deployed for maritime security operations, arrived at the scene of action and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, from the life raft using its integral helicopter and boats,” the navy said.
It stated that the crew was then flown to Djibouti, in East Africa.
India has sent its warships into the Red and Arabian Seas to act as a “force deterrent” amid assaults in the area.
By attacking ships in the southern Red Sea, the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are supported by Iran, have greatly increased their role in the ongoing combat in the Gaza Strip.
One of the most popular maritime routes in the world for the transportation of gasoline and oil is the Red Sea.
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