Red Sea Crisis: WATCH how Indian Navy rescues ship under attack in Gulf of Aden, saves 23 crew members onboard

The Indian Navy swiftly sprung into action after a merchant vessel was struck by a missile/drone in the Gulf of Aden. The attack comes amid a crisis in the Red Sea that is witnessing a surge in Yemen-backed Houthi onslaught.

INS Kolkata deployed in the region for maritime security rescued 23 sailors, including 13 Indians, after a Liberian-flagged container ship MSCSkyII caught fire after it was attacked by a drone or missile, a statement by the Indian Navy said.

The vessel which was on its way to Djibouti from Singapore was sailing in the Gulf of Aden, a deepwater gulf that links the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

“Guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata’s specialised firefighting team of 12 personnel embarked on the merchant vessel to help. A specialist EOD team provided assistance in residual risk assessment,” an officer said.

Several visuals of rescued mariners being escorted to safe waters were also shared by the Navy.