The Iranian-backed Houthis launched anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) into the Gulf of Aden, striking the MV Verbena, a Palauan-flagged bulk cargo carrier owned by Ukraine and operated by Poland.
The vessel transporting wood building materials from Malaysia to Italy incurred severe damage and fire on board.
One crew member was severely injured and was later airlifted off the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) to a partner force ship for medical treatment.
The strike is...