Houthis Launch First Attack In Two Weeks On Liberia-flagged Ship In Gulf Of Aden

Houthis Launch First Attack In Two Weeks On Liberia-flagged Ship In Gulf Of Aden
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the MV Groton, a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden.

This marks the first Houthi attack since a retaliatory Israeli airstrike on Hodeidah’s port on July 20, 2024.

The missile hit the MV Groton approximately 125 nautical miles east of Yemen’s port of Aden.

According to the UKMTO and British security firm Ambrey, the missile caused minor damage, but no water ingress or oil...

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