Houthi missile fired and set fire to British oil tanker

A cargo ship is escorted by Houthi vessels in the Red Sea in this photo released on November 20, 2023 (Photo: Houthi Military Media).

"Yemen's maritime forces targeted the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden with several naval missiles, causing the vessel to catch fire," Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Houthi group, said in a statement on January 26.

On the same day, British maritime security company Ambrey confirmed it was aware of a reported incident southeast of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, linked to attacks in the Gulf of Aden.

"A missile is believed to be headed towards the area. Carriers are advised to exercise caution," the company said on social media platform X.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the missile exploded in waters about 96km southwest of the Yemeni city of Aden on January 26.

Houthi forces in Yemen have recently repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea, especially those bound for Israel.

The Houthis said the attacks were aimed at pressuring Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, prompting the US and Britain to launch retaliatory air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

The Red Sea is one of the most frequently used sea lanes in the world for the transport of oil and fuel.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/houthi-phong-ten-lua-ban-chay-tau-dau-anh-20240127075636813.htm