Houthi Attack on Commercial Ship in Red Sea Leads to Crew Evacuation

Published: 20 February 2024 at 01:58

A commercial ship in the Red Sea was targeted by Houthi militants with two anti-ship ballistic missiles, leading to the first evacuation of its crew since the group started threatening trade in the area late last year. The Iran-backed Houthis have been escalating their attacks on the Yemen coast, specifically targeting ships linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. The attacked vessel, Rubymar, sustained damages while its crew was successfully rescued and transported to a nearby port. The incident highlights the dangers to trade in the important waterway as a significant portion of global trade passes through the Suez Canal each year.

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