Crew wounded, missing in attack off Yemen as Houthis strike
Drone Attack on Greek Vessel Leaves Two Wounded
In a troubling escalation of maritime violence, a Greek-managed vessel was targeted in a drone attack off the coast of Yemen on Monday. The assault resulted in injuries to two crew members, while two others remain unaccounted for. This incident follows a claim by Iran-aligned Houthi militants regarding an attack on another bulk carrier in the Red Sea, which they assert has sunk.
Details of the Attack
The drone attack occurred approximately 50 nautical miles (about 92 kilometers) southwest of Hodeidah, a key port in Yemen. This incident marks the second assault on merchant vessels by Houthi forces in the Red Sea shipping corridor since November 2024, raising concerns about the safety of maritime operations in the region. An official from the European Union’s Operation Aspides, which is tasked with safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea, confirmed the details of the attack.
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The vessel involved, the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C, was managed by Cosmoship Management and had a crew of 22 members on board, including 21 Filipinos and one Russian. Reports indicate that the ship was attacked using sea drones and skiffs, highlighting the evolving tactics employed by the Houthi militants. The situation remains tense as authorities work to locate the missing crew members and assess the full impact of the attack on maritime security in the area.
