Yemen Monitor/Sana’a/Special
The Houthi armed group announced that it had targeted a US oil tanker with 11 ballistic missiles and two drones in the Red Sea, in addition to targeting another vessel in the Indian Ocean.
The Houthi military spokesman said, “The first operation targeted the US oil tanker ‘Olympic Spirit’ with 11 ballistic missiles and drones.” He added: “The ‘St. John’ ship in the Indian Ocean was targeted with a cruise missile.”
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that the oil tanker Spirit in the Red Sea was rounding the East African coast when it was first hit by a projectile that damaged the vessel but did not cause a fire or injuries.
At least three more projectiles landed in the water around the ship, which was some distance from Hodeidah, the Houthi-controlled port from which many of the rebels’ attacks originate.
The Houthis have targeted more than 150 commercial ships with missiles and drones since the start of the war in Gaza in October. They have seized one ship and sunk two in the campaign, which has also resulted in the deaths of four sailors. The US-led coalition has also intercepted other missiles and drones in the Red Sea or failed to reach their targets, which have also included Western
