Indian Navy Successfully Thwarts Missile Attack on Ship in Gulf of Aden

In the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Navy successfully rescued 23 crew members from a Liberian-flagged ship that came under attack by Houthi militants on March 4.

The vessel, located about 90 nautical miles southeast of Aden, was reportedly set on fire in a drone missile attack.

The INS Kolkata swiftly responded to the incident, and an ordnance disposal team conducted a risk assessment on the ship. The Indian Navy then escorted the vessel, which had 23 crew members, including 13 Indians, to safe waters.

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The Houthi militants claimed responsibility for the attack on the container ship owned by Switzerland and flying the Liberian flag. The attack was carried out in support of Hamas in its conflict with Israel in Gaza, according to Houthi statements.

The group vowed to continue targeting vessels until Israel ceases hostilities. Preliminary reports indicated no injuries, and the US Central Command mentioned that the ship continued its journey without seeking assistance.

These attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Aden, including a previous incident on a U.S.-owned, Greek-operated tanker ship on January 18, have caused disruptions to maritime routes and contributed to increased freight rates.

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The Houthi terrorists, backed by Iran and based in Yemen, Indian Navy have been involved in multiple attacks on commercial vessels in the region.