A Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned bulk provider was reportedly struck by a missile whereas transiting close to Yemen’s Aden, British Maritime Security agency Ambrey stated on Monday.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) company stated {that a} vessel was hit from above by a missile 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, with out figuring out the vessel.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking industrial ships within the Red Sea it says are linked to Israel or sure for Israeli ports, aiming to assist Palestinians within the struggle and Hamas in Gaza.
US and British forces responded final week by finishing up dozens of air and sea strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Ambrey stated three missiles have been reportedly launched by the Houthis, with two not reaching the ocean and the third placing the majority provider.
Ambrey added that the influence reportedly triggered a fireplace in a maintain, however that the bulker remained seaworthy with no accidents on board.
The vessel was assessed to not be Israel-affiliated, in keeping with Ambrey, which additionally assessed the assault to have focused U.S. pursuits in response to the strikes on Houthi navy positions.
The Houthis, who management the capital Sanaa and far of the west and north of Yemen, vowed to proceed assaults within the Red Sea after the U.S and British strikes.
The group’s chief, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, stated on Thursday in a televised speech that any U.S. assault on Yemen wouldn’t go and not using a response.
The U.S. navy stated on Sunday a US fighter jet shot down an anti-ship cruise missile that the Houthis fired in the direction of the USS Laboon within the southern Red Sea.
Published By:
Sudeep Lavania
Published On:
Jan 15, 2024
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