Houthi Rebels Target Commercial Ship in Red Sea Amid Ongoing Tensions

A commercial ship navigating the Red Sea was attacked Wednesday, reportedly by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The incident left the vessel 'not under command,' with no casualties reported. The assault forms part of a broader Houthi campaign against shipping since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

A commercial ship navigating the Red Sea came under repeated attack Wednesday, reportedly by Yemen's Houthi rebels, leaving the vessel 'not under command,' according to the British military.

The details surrounding the assault are sparse. The attack, part of the Houthis' ongoing campaign targeting vessels amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, saw assailants open fire from small boats approximately 140 kilometers west of Yemen's Hodeida port.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported that three projectiles hit the vessel. It is unclear if these were drones or missiles. Despite lacking power, the ship reported no casualties. The Houthis have yet to claim responsibility, though they have targeted over 80 vessels since October, citing opposition against Israel's war on Hamas as their motive.

(With inputs from agencies.)