Four killed, five injured in missile attack on Yemeni ship in Bab Al-Mandab Strait
Four crew members and a rescuer were injured, and four crew killed, after a Yemeni cargo ship was hit by ballistic missiles in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.
Four crew members and one rescuer lost their lives and five others sustained injuries when a Yemeni cargo ship, the Tihama, was attacked by Houthi militia in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The vessel, carrying food supplies, was hit by three ballistic missiles, leading to a fire onboard and subsequent explosions. Among the deceased were three Pakistani nationals and an Indonesian, while the injured included four crew members and the rescuer.
The ministry reported that the Houthi militia fired another missile at the ship while rescue teams were en route, aiming to impede rescue efforts and endanger lives. The ministry condemned the attack as a terrorist act, attributing responsibility to the Houthi militia and highlighting the escalating threat to commercial ships and ports.
It warned that such assaults pose a direct risk to the delivery of food and essential goods to millions of Yemenis, violating international laws and conventions. The ministry urged the international community to take decisive action to ensure the safety of shipping and maritime workers in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandab, and Gulf of Aden.
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