Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Houthis Set Greek Tanker Ablaze in Red Sea

 The Associated Press published on 26 August 2024 an article titled "Greek-flagged Tanker Is Burning after Houthi Attacks, But No Sign of Oil Spill" by Jon Gambrell.

The Houthis attacked and set ablaze a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea.  It poses an environmental danger as the Houthis appear determined to sink the ship.  A French destroyer attached to the EU's Operation Aspides rescued the 25 Filipino and Russian crew members.