Houthi Forces Launch Strikes on Ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean

The Yemeni Houthi group claimed attacks on the Transworld Navigator in the Red Sea and the Stolt Sequoia in the Indian Ocean. Using an uncrewed surface boat and cruise missiles respectively, the strikes targeted these vessels, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree.


Reuters | Cairo | Updated: 24-06-2024 01:31 IST | Created: 24-06-2024 01:31 IST
Houthi Forces Launch Strikes on Ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean
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The Yemeni Houthi group said on Sunday its forces had attacked two ships in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The first ship, Transworld Navigator, had been targeted in the Red Sea using "an uncrewed surface boat" which led to a direct hit against the ship, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree.

The second vessel, Stolt Sequoia, was attacked in the Indian Ocean with a number of cruise missiles, he said. It was not clear when the attacks took place.

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