2024-02-19 12:24:00
Houthi-attacked British ship under threat of sinking; Yemen also said that the US drone was shot down
Sanaa: Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on British cargo ship in Strait of Aden.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said that a sufficient missile attack had been carried out against the British ship Rubimar.
Sari informed that the ship was heavily damaged and was in danger of sinking. At the same time, he clarified that the crew of the ship is safe.
Zari also said Yemeni air defense units shot down a US drone MQ-9 Reaper that flew over Yemen’s western coastal province of Hudaydah.
He said that they will not hesitate to defend their country, show their support for the Palestinian people and carry out any kind of operation against their enemies.
Two Western maritime security agencies earlier reported an explosion near a ship off the coast of Yemen. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and Ambre, a security firm, released reports in this regard.
A report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations indicated that an explosion had occurred near a ship east of Aden and that the ship in question was moving into port.
Ambre said the bulk carrier was targeted by an explosive projectile and the attack caused an explosion from the ship and caused minor damage to the ship due to a malfunction that hit a diesel generator pipe, leading to a diesel leak.
CONTENT HIGHLIGHT: British cargo ship ‘on verge of sinking’ after Yemeni missile attack in Gulf of Aden
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