Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3
RED SEA, NEAR YEMEN, JUL 8 – The attack on Eternity C is part of a renewed Houthi campaign targeting Israel-linked ships, killing three crew and disrupting a key $1 trillion trade route, EU officials said.
- On Wednesday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank the Liberian-flagged Eternity C after attacking with drones and speedboats, killing three crew members.
- Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks in late 2023 to support Palestinians and pressure Israel, escalating regional tensions.
- EU naval mission Aspides reported sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades attacked the Eternity C, killing three crew members—including a Russian electrician—and injuring at least two others.
- Maritime insurers report war risk premiums tripled, raising insurance costs for a $100 million vessel to $1 million per voyage.
- Houthi attacks have caused a 55% drop in Suez Canal transits and led freight companies to reroute around southern Africa.
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Houthi attacks in Red Sea sink 2 cargo ships, leave 3 people dead
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea left three crew members dead and sank two cargo vessels in a fresh wave of assaults by the Tehran-backed group along the crucial maritime trade route.
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