Ship attacked in Red Sea off Yemen with gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, UK maritime agency says
RED SEA NEAR YEMEN, JUL 6 – Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the Greek-owned Magic Seas with missiles, drones, and gunfire, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid a campaign targeting over 100 vessels since 2023.
- Crew members evacuated the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas after it was attacked and set ablaze in the Red Sea near Yemen on Sunday night.
- The attack followed months of missile and drone assaults by Yemen’s Houthi rebels amid the broader ongoing war and regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S.
- The assault involved small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and possibly bomb-carrying drone boats near the Houthi stronghold of Al Hudaydah, with no group officially claiming responsibility.
- From late 2023 through early 2025, Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on more than 100 commercial ships, sinking two vessels and causing the deaths of four crew members, impacting the Red Sea trade route that typically handles around $1 trillion in cargo each year.
- The attack underscores the persistent risk the Houthis pose to international maritime routes amid a delicate Middle Eastern climate, raising concerns about the possibility of renewed military engagement by U.S. and allied Western powers in the area.
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Ship Attacked in the Red Sea Is Taking on Water, UK Military Reports
A ship attacked in the Red Sea is currently taking on water, the UK military has confirmed. The incident, which raises concerns over maritime security in the strategically vital waterway, has prompted a swift response from international forces. Details surrounding the attack, including the vessel’s identity and the nature of the assault, remain limited as [...]
Suspected Houthi Attack Targets Merchant Vessel in the Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast – Carrier Takes on Water, Forcing Crew To Abandon the Ship
For the first time since the US-Houthis deal was announced in May, a merchant vessel has been attacked in the Red Sea near the Yemeni port of Al-Hudaydah.
The Straits Times
Kathimerini English EditionCrew of Greek ship hit off Yemen safe but vessel risks sinking, operator says
ATHENS - The 19-member crew of a Greek bulk carrier severely damaged in the Red Sea by repeated attacks, most likely by Houthi militants, are safe and will arrive in Djibouti later on Monday, the ship's operator said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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