Houthis Launch Missile At Oil Tanker In the Red Sea, Disabling Its Engines & Steering

Houthis Launch Missile At Oil Tanker In the Red Sea, Disabling Its Engines & Steering
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Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) at a Greek-owned and Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, the M/T Wind in the Red Sea.

The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near Yemen’s Red Sea coast, causing floods that disabled the vessel’s engines and steering.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) verified the strike, stating that despite the significant damage, the crew of the M/T Wind was able to restore propulsion and steering...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/houthis-launch-missile-at-oil-tanker-in-the-red-sea-disabling-its-engines-steering/

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