Yemen's Houthis confirm attack on vessel in Red Sea
The 19-member crew of the Greek-owned and Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was severely damaged in the Red Sea by repeated attacks on Sunday.
In a raid lasting more than four hours, the Magic Seas was attacked by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades from skiffs, as well as by sea drones and missiles.
It was the first such incident reported in the Red Sea since mid-April.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted international shipping in the Red Sea as an act of solidarity with Palestinians under Israeli bombardment.
In May, it struck a ceasefire deal with the US to stop attacks on ships - though the agreement did not include ships linked to Israel.
The Magic Seas has made a port call to Israel in the past, but the latest transit had nothing to do with Israel, Michael Bodouroglou, a representative of its operator Stem Shipping told Reuters.
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