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Indian vessel sinks after hit by projectile near Yemeni waters: India's shipping minister

Published: 04 Aug 2026 - 08:10 pm | Last Updated: 04 Aug 2026 - 08:12 pm
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India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysSarbananda Sonowal said Indian ship Faize Noore Oliya has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to "capsize and sink."

The Minister added that all 14 seafarers, who include 13 Indians, have been safely rescued by the Yemeni coast guard and brought to the port of Mokha.

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