A presumed attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels saw an surge detonated near a ship in the Gulf of Aden, possibly marking their mostcurrent attack on shipping through the important waterway leading to the Red Sea
ByJON GAMBRELL Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A believed attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels saw an dynamite detonate near a ship early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, possibly marking their mostcurrent attack on shipping through the vital waterway leading to the Red Sea.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center stated the vessel’s team saw the blast as it passed off the coast of Aden, the port city in southern Yemen home to the nation’s banished federalgovernment.
“No damage to the vessel hasactually been reported and the team are reported safe,” UKMTO stated.
The Houthis haveactually released duplicated drone and rocket attacks in the verysame location, interrupting energy and freight deliveries through the Gulf of Aden.
The rebels did not instantly claim duty for the attack, though it usually takes the Houthis numerous hours before acknowledging their attacks.
Separately, the U.S. military’s Central Command stated it brought out a series of strikes targeting the Houthis. It stated it ruined 5 drone