HOUTHI REBELS SINK GREEK SHIP IN THE RED SEA
A Houthi attack has sunk a Greek ship in the Red Sea, resulting in casualties and the kidnapping of crew members, marking a serious escalation in the region’s maritime crisis.
Greek Ship Eternity C Sunk by Houthi Gunmen (Photo: CNN)
Four crew members have been rescued after spending more than 48 hours at sea following the sinking of the Greek ship Eternity C by Houthi gunmen in the Red Sea.
According to maritime security sources cited by The Guardian and The Jerusalem Post on Thursday, the attack—which occurred earlier this week—resulted in the deaths of at least four crew members and the kidnapping of six others. The Houthis initially attacked the vessel on Monday using bombs, unmanned sea drones, and rocket-propelled grenades fired from speedboats. A second assault on Tuesday night forced the crew to abandon ship and jump into the sea.
Three Filipinos and one Russian national were killed in the attacks. Rescue operations began on Wednesday morning, with a total of 10 survivors found so far, including eight Filipino crew members, one Indian national, and one Greek security officer. There were 25 crew members aboard the ship when it was attacked.
The four crew members rescued on Thursday had endured nearly 48 hours under dangerous conditions. Eleven people remain missing, including six believed to have been kidnapped by the Houthis, according to both The Guardian and The Jerusalem Post.
The Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people and an effort to pressure Israel to end its war in Gaza. The group has threatened further attacks on vessels linked to Israel, breaking a ceasefire agreement made with the United States in May.
This latest incident ends a period of relative calm and marks the first fatal Houthi attack on crew members in over a year.
The Red Sea handles about one-third of global container traffic and has seen a significant decline in shipping activity over the past 18 months due to escalating security concerns.
Ellie Shafik, head of intelligence at security firm Vanguard Tech, told The Guardian: “We remain deeply concerned for the safety of the crew members currently being held by the Houthis, as well as those still missing. Ensuring their safety and immediate release must be the top priority for all involved parties.”
The U.S. mission in Yemen condemned the kidnappings and demanded the immediate release of the crew.
Source: Freight News
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