Greek-Flagged Ship Ablaze in Red Sea After Houthi Attack

The Greek-flagged ship Sounion has been on fire since Aug. 23 following an attack by Yemen's Houthis. The EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides reported no oil spill but highlighted fire on multiple parts of the ship. The attack is linked to pro-Palestinian actions by the Iran-aligned Houthis.

The Greek-flagged ship Sounion has been ablaze since August 23 after an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with no immediate signs of an oil spill, according to the EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides.

In a post on X, Aspides shared photos dated Sunday that reveal fire and smoke pouring from the vessel's main deck. The Houthis, who control Yemen's most populous regions, claimed responsibility for the attack, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency's Copernicus Satellite 2 confirmed smoke around the Sounion's last known location. Aspides warned that the oil tanker, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, represents a significant environmental hazard.

(With inputs from agencies.)