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Massive explosion in the Red Sea. The Houthis published a video of the tanker attack

The attackers claim that it was a British vessel. The incident took place about 110 kilometers from the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which has been the target of a series of strikes by the Israeli Air Force in recent days.

The crew of the hit ship did not suffer any injuries. The Daily Mail server wrote that the strike caused “significant damage” to the tanker. According to the gCaptain server, the vessel did not require further assistance and could continue sailing.

The tanker was heading north towards the Suez Canal. On its board were, among others, gunmen of the Ambrey private security service.

Four loud splashes

The vessel was hit in the so-called ballast tanks on the left side. These tanks serve to equalize the vessel’s buoyancy in situations where the transported cargo is unevenly distributed or in the event of a greater decrease in consumed fuel.

The captain specified that he heard four loud “splashes” on the surface before the explosion. These were apparently rockets that missed the target.

The Housí spokesman confirmed that an aerial drone with eight missiles and an unmanned boat loaded with a large amount of explosives were used in the attack. Yemeni rebels have attacked more than 80 merchant ships with rockets and drones since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip last October.

The rebels say they are targeting ships linked to Israel, the US or Great Britain to force an end to Israel’s campaign against the Hamas terrorist movement in Gaza. Many of the attacked ships have nothing to do with the conflict.

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