New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- India on Tuesday (August 4) condemned an attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya after it was struck by a projectile and sank off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, while confirming that all 13 Indian crew members were rescued safely.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the mechanised sailing vessel was hit near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink. He said all 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to the Port of Mokha.

"Indian MSV Faize Noore Oliya has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to capsize and sink. India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the def...