Two crew killed in attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
The deaths, the first since June 2024, bring the total number of seafarers killed in attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to six.
Shortly before Monday's attack, Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for a strike on the Liberia-flagged Greek-operated MV Magic Seas bulk carrier on Sunday, saying the ship sank.
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