Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Summary
Yemen's Houthis attacked a cargo ship named Eternity C in the Red Sea, causing it to sink. Six crew members were rescued, while at least three others died. The attack is part of a broader pattern of assaults by the Houthis on ships in the region.Key Facts
- The Eternity C was a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated ship with 25 crew members on board.
- It was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades, causing severe damage and propulsion loss.
- The Houthis claimed they attacked the ship because it was heading to Israel and took some crew to a "safe location."
- The US embassy reported that many surviving crew members were taken by the Houthis.
- Most of the ship's crew were from the Philippines, and one Russian crew member was severely wounded.
- This attack was the second in a week by the Houthis on a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated ship.
- Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted around 70 merchant vessels in the region.
- An international response, including the EU’s Operation Aspides, is ongoing to address these attacks.
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