3 Pakistanis among four killed after Houthi attack on commercial vessel in Bab al-Mandeb: Yemen ministry
No immediate comment from the Houthis on the attack
Four Pakistanis and one Indonesian sailor perished when Houthi forces attacked a commercial vessel carrying food supplies in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, according to the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation. The vessel, named Tihamah, was set ablaze by the missiles and suffered significant material damage. The Yemeni government condemned the attack as a "terrorist crime" and warned that such actions jeopardize the safety of maritime navigation and international trade.
The Houthi militia launched another missile at the vessel while rescue teams were attempting to assist the crew, further endangering their lives. The Yemeni coastguard later approached the ship after it lost control, only to be met with gunfire from Yemeni forces. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial gateway to the Red Sea, has experienced a significant decline in shipping traffic due to Houthi attacks.
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