Watch: Indian Navy Warship Rescues 21 From Ship Hit By Houthi Missile
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The vessel was reportedly hit by a missile from Yemen's Houthi militants, resulting in three deaths and several people injured.
The Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata successfully rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, from the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MV True Confidence after a maritime incident in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel was reportedly hit by a missile from Yemen's Houthi militants, resulting in three deaths and several people injured. #IndianNavy's swift response to Maritime Incident in #GulfofAden.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
The incident happened on Wednesday, approximately 55 nautical miles (101 km) southwest of Yemen's port city Aden. The crew, facing imminent danger, sought refuge in a life raft as the INS Kolkata, deployed for maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, sped to the scene.
Commander Vivek Madhwal, a Navy spokesperson, provided details of the operation, stating that the INS Kolkata arrived at 4:45 pm and swiftly executed the rescue using its integral helicopter and boats. The crew, including the critically injured, received essential medical aid from the ship's medical team.
