Yemen’s Houthis claim first attack on container ship in two weeks
Posted on AllSides August 4th, 2024
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Houthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port. Yemen’s Houthi armed group says it has targeted a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden, claiming its first attack on shipping since Israel carried out an air strike in the port city of Hodeidah on July 20. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised statement on Sunday that the MV Groton was attacked by ballistic missiles. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and British security firm Ambrey...