Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast, crew rescued

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel sank off the coast of Yemen this week after being struck by a projectile, India's ministry of external affairs said Tuesday. All 14 crew members aboard the vessel were safely rescued following the incident.

The ministry did not identify the source of the projectile. The attack adds to a series of incidents targeting commercial shipping in the waters off Yemen and the wider Red Sea region in recent months, which have disrupted global trade routes and raised insurance costs for vessels transiting the area.

Indian officials said they were coordinating with regional authorities to ensure the safety of the rescued crew and to assess the vessel's condition. The incident is likely to renew international attention on the security of one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.