Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after missile strike; crew rescued
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea near Yemen on August 4 after being hit by a ballistic missile.
- All 14 crew members, mostly Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni coast guard and taken to Mocha port.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack as unprovoked aggression, highlighting the disruption to Red Sea shipping.
The commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sailing under the Indian flag, sank in the Red Sea near Yemen on August 4, 2026, after being struck by a ballistic missile. The incident occurred close to Yemeni waters, prompting a strong response from India.
All 14 crew members aboard the vessel were successfully rescued by the Yemeni coast guard. The sailors, predominantly Indian nationals, were subsequently transported to the port of Mocha. Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the rescue on social media platform X, expressing relief for the crew's safety.
India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel.
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning the attack. A spokesperson for the ministry stated, "India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel. The safety of our people is our supreme priority & I am relieved toโฆ" The ministry is reportedly in communication with Yemeni authorities regarding the incident.
The attack highlights the ongoing disruption to maritime traffic in the Red Sea, attributed to Houthi actions aimed at blockading Saudi oil exports. This situation exacerbates the impact of existing supply chain constraints caused by the US-Iran conflict, which has already limited oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Indian refineries have adjusted their oil procurement strategies, shifting responsibility for delivery to sellers since Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers began.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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