Monday, May 20, 2024

Houthi Attack Disables Ship in Red Sea That Restores Power

The Associated Press published on 18 May 2024 an article titled "Yemen's Houthi Rebels Launch a Missile that Strikes an Oil Tanker in the Red Sea, US Military Says" by Jon Gambrell. 

Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile that hit a Panama-flagged, Greek owned oil tanker in the Red Sea.  It may have been carrying oil from Russia to China.  The ship lost propulsion and steering although the crew was able to restore power and resume course.