Updated 7 March 2024 at 11:58 IST
Indian Navy Rescues Crew of 21 with Critical Injuries After Houthi Strike Hits Ship in Gulf of Aden
Following the successful evacuation operations, the entire crew of the merchant vessel was provided with the needed medical aid for the injured.
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INS Kolkata rescued a crew of 21 from the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MV True Confidence | Image:
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Mumbai: INS Kolkata, being deployed in the Gulf of Aden, rescued a crew of 21 from the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MV True Confidence after it was hit by a drone or missile, yet to be identified, on March 6. Following the hit by houthis, a fire started resulting in critical injuries to the crew. The Indian Navy, responding to the maritime fire incident, rescued the crew members, which included an Indian national.
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Following the successful evacuation operations, the entire crew of the merchant vessel was provided with the needed medical aid for the injured.
(This is a developing story; more details will follow soon.)
Published By : Swapnanil Chatterjee
Published On: 7 March 2024 at 11:05 IST