Houthis Claim Two Missile Attacks on Panama-Flagged Ships in Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, No Damage Reported
The Houthis, a militia group in Yemen, claimed responsibility for two missile attacks on Panama-flagged container ships in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
The attacks on the MSC Diego and MSC Gina caused no damage, according to the US-led coalition's Joint Maritime Information Center, which reported that the attacks occurred early Tuesday.
The Houthis also claimed an assault on a ship in the Indian Ocean, which has not been previously reported.
The Houthis have increased their attacks on shipping in recent weeks, but have been targeted by airstrikes from a US-led coalition warship.
The Houthis have vowed to continue their assaults as long as Israel's conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues.
Two Geneva-based container ships, the MSC Dania and MSC Vittoria, were reportedly attacked and damaged in the Red Sea, according to the European Union's maritime security center.
No crew members were injured, and the vessels were proceeding to their next port of call.
The center suspects the attacks were motivated by the perceived Israeli affiliation of the shipping company.
The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, claimed responsibility for the attacks but did not explain why it took them two days to make the claim.
The Houthis also reportedly targeted another container ship, the MSC Vittoria, in the Indian Ocean, but this attack has not been acknowledged by any authorities.
The Houthis have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to pressure Israel to end its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
A war broke out after Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of 250.
Separately, the Houthis have carried out over 50 attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, seizing one vessel and sinking another.
These incidents have led to a decline in shipping activity due to security concerns.
The Houthis also claimed an assault on a ship in the Indian Ocean, which has not been previously reported.
The Houthis have increased their attacks on shipping in recent weeks, but have been targeted by airstrikes from a US-led coalition warship.
The Houthis have vowed to continue their assaults as long as Israel's conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues.
Two Geneva-based container ships, the MSC Dania and MSC Vittoria, were reportedly attacked and damaged in the Red Sea, according to the European Union's maritime security center.
No crew members were injured, and the vessels were proceeding to their next port of call.
The center suspects the attacks were motivated by the perceived Israeli affiliation of the shipping company.
The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, claimed responsibility for the attacks but did not explain why it took them two days to make the claim.
The Houthis also reportedly targeted another container ship, the MSC Vittoria, in the Indian Ocean, but this attack has not been acknowledged by any authorities.
The Houthis have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to pressure Israel to end its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
A war broke out after Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of 250.
Separately, the Houthis have carried out over 50 attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, seizing one vessel and sinking another.
These incidents have led to a decline in shipping activity due to security concerns.
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