Deadly Yemen Missile Strike Hits Bulk Carrier in Gulf of Aden: A missile launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in three fatalities and at least four injuries among the crew, according to the US military.
The vessel targeted was the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned M/V True Confidence. The crew reported three deaths, four injuries with three in critical condition, and significant damage to the ship, as stated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Following the attack, the crew abandoned the ship, and coalition warships are currently assessing the situation. This marks the fifth instance in two days where the Huthis have launched anti-ship ballistic missiles, disrupting global trade and endangering international seafarers, CENTCOM noted.
Huthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed on social media that the True Confidence was targeted with multiple missiles after the crew ignored warning messages from the Huthis.
The British embassy in Sanaa previously reported at least two fatalities, labeling the loss of life as a consequence of the Huthis' reckless missile firings at international shipping.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron pledged continued support for freedom of navigation, vowing action to back up their words.
Since January, the United States and Britain have conducted multiple strikes on Huthi targets in response to ship attacks, but the rebels persist in targeting merchant vessels.
The Huthis initiated attacks on ships in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea in November, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza conflict.
They have threatened to target Israeli, British, and American ships, as well as those heading to Israeli ports, disrupting traffic along Yemen's shores.
This latest incident follows the sinking of the Belize-flagged, Lebanese-operated ship Rubymar on Saturday, carrying 21,000 metric tonnes of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer. The vessel had been taking on water since a Huthi missile strike on February 18, leading to the evacuation of its crew to Djibouti.
The series of Huthi strikes prompted several major shipping companies to halt passage through the Red Sea, which typically handles about 12 percent of global trade.
Israel war Day 152: Israeli Forces Kill Civilians in Gaza Attack
