Houthi rebels claim attack on ship in Gulf of Aden
The Houthis have launched more than 50 attacks on international shipping since last November, capturing one ship and sinking another, according to the US Maritime Administration.
advertisingHouthi rebels have Attacked a ship passing through the Gulf of Aden Yemen group launched fresh attack on Thursday over war between Israel and Hamas Gaza Strip,
The maneuvers come after the US military announced on Thursday that an allied warship shot down a missile aimed at another ship, The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which is the second following a relatively quiet period for ships passing through the area in recent days.
Also on Thursday, forces from the European Union mission in the Red Sea announced that they had Drone launched from Houthi territory was shot down,
All crew are safe
The captain of the ship which was attacked 25 kilometers south-west of Aden this Thursday said that an explosion was heard “And splashes and smoke were seen billowing from the sea,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) said, adding that “the ship and all crew are safe.”
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sari claimed responsibility for the attack Thursday night and identified the ship the rebels attempted to attack. MSC Darwin,
Since last November, the Houthis have launched More than 50 attacks on international shipsAccording to the United States Maritime Administration, they have captured one ship and sunk another.