A Greek-owned ship was hit by a missile attack by the Houthis

A Greek-owned ship was hit by a missile assault by the Houthis – It was crusing off the port of Hodeidah, launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile assault in opposition to a Greek-owned cargo ship crusing off Hodeida port.

That is reported by the Agence France-Presse (AFP) citing maritime security firms as saying that there have been no casualties or harm.

In keeping with the knowledge middle of the multinational naval power deployed within the space, the assault was launched in opposition to the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo ship YANNIS. It’s owned by the Greek transport firm Japanese Mediterranean Maritime Restricted, the web site Marine Site visitors studies. The ship had departed from Russia sure for Kenya.

Since final November, Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels have regularly launched missile and drone assaults in opposition to service provider ships within the Crimson Sea and Gulf of Aden. They initially stated they have been concentrating on ships linked to Israel, however later expanded their targets to incorporate ships linked to the US and Britain in retaliation for strikes in opposition to their positions in Yemen by forces from these nations.

Houthi assaults within the Crimson Sea area have triggered issues for world transport, forcing firms to ship their ships on time-consuming and dearer voyages round southern Africa.

Supply: RES