The Houthis of Yemen carried out a daring action in the Red Sea by boarding the Greek oil tanker MT SOUNION, which had recently been attacked by the rebel group.
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In a planned move, the combatants installed explosives on board the vessel and detonated the charge, causing serious damage to the ship’s structure.
Images released by the Houthis themselves confirm the group’s intention to sink the ship in Yemeni waters.
The video shows the Houthis commandos approaching the ship and quickly taking control of the situation. The militants are then seen planting detonation devices on the bulk carrier. Shortly thereafter, powerful explosions are observed.
The Houthis’ action in the Red Sea raises concerns about regional security, as the attack on the MT SOUNION shows the escalating tensions and the group’s capability to carry out coordinated attacks against strategic and commercial targets navigating in waters near Yemen, where the conflict continues to intensify.
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