Four more crew members were successfully rescued from the Red Sea following the sinking of the Greek-owned ship, Eternity C, by Yemen's Houthi militia, bringing the total number of survivors to ten. The European Union's maritime security mission revealed the recovery late Wednesday and early Thursday, including three Filipino crew members and a Greek security guard. However, several crew members remain unaccounted for. The attack on Eternity C marks a troubling escalation in the Houthis' ongoing campaign against vessels in these waters, asserted in solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict. This incident follows an earlier assault on another vessel, the Magic Seas, leading to concerns over navigation safety in this crucial maritime area and casting shadows on a previously declared truce aimed at ensuring safe passage through the Suez Canal.
Houthis Intensify Attacks in Red Sea, Ten Crew Members Rescued
Houthis Intensify Attacks in Red Sea, Ten Crew Members Rescued
As tensions escalate, the Houthis continue their aggressive operations in the Red Sea, rescuing crew members from a sunken cargo ship amidst increased hostilities.
The Houthi militia's recent actions included multiple strikes on the ship involving unmanned boats and various missiles, as indicated in a video they released depicting the sinking. Reports from Liberian officials confirmed casualties, with at least two individuals dead following the attack. The group claims to have secured additional crew members from the sinking vessel, transporting them to a safe location, yet the overall situation remains precarious as regional tensions run high.
