A dramatic maritime disaster occurred this Monday (19) in the Red Sea, involving Houthi forces and a British ship. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack on the British bulk carrier Rubymar, which resulted in its sinking in the Gulf of Aden, as reported by Sky News Arabia.
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Yahya Saria, the military representative of the Houthi movement, stated that the crew of the Rubymar was evacuated during the operations. This information emerges amidst escalating tension in the region, where clashes between Houthis and international forces have been intensifying.
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Additionally, a video shared on social media appears to show the moment of the Rubymar’s sinking, although the authenticity of the footage still needs independent confirmation.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attack on the Rubymar, specifying that the British ship was hit by a missile. CENTCOM also reported that the crew was safely evacuated and transported to the nearest port by a commercial ship that arrived to provide assistance, along with a military ship from the US-led coalition.
The incident did not end with the sinking of the Rubymar. The Houthis also announced they had shot down a US reconnaissance drone, an act that underlines the complexity and danger of the conflict in the Red Sea region.
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