British Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack in Gulf of Aden

Published: 02 March 2024 at 15:59

A British-registered cargo ship, the Rubymar, sank in the Gulf of Aden after being attacked by Yemen-based Houthi rebels with two missiles. The ship, carrying fertilisers, was drifting and taking on water for days before sinking, posing an environmental risk due to its cargo of ammonium nitrate. Yemen\'s government called it an \"unprecedented environmental disaster,\" and Greenpeace warned of significant impacts on marine ecosystems. Houthi rebels have targeted vessels in the Red Sea, with the US and UK responding with attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen.

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