TL; Dr.Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked cargo ship magic seas with drones, missiles and explosive boats in the Red Sea, forcing the crew to leave the ship.UAE rescued all 22 crew members after the attack.This is the first strike of Hauthis on commercial shipping in months, which increases the possibility of new regional tensions.The Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest sea routes, saw a serious growth in the weekend. A commercial ship called Magic Cize was attacked on 7 July near the coast of Yemen. It was hit with a mixture of arms, including drones, ballistic missiles and explosives filled with explosives. The attack on the magic seize suggests that the sea danger in the Red Sea has not gone away, but the bus stopped.
This is not the first time that the Hauthi group connected to Iran has gone after cargo ships. But this was his first such strike in the months, and it came earlier this year after a temporary stop in violence after the American-Brokede ceasefire.The attack forced the crew to send a crisis call. This was followed by a sharp reaction by the UAE.
Who are Houthis?
Houthis is a rebellious group located in the northern Yemen. They began as a local movement in the 1990s, but developed in a powerful armed force. In 2014, he controlled Yemen’s capital Sanaa, and has been fighting the country’s internationally recognized government since then.They are widely supported by Iran, especially when it comes to weapons and military training, although both deny direct control. Over time, Hauthis upgraded its abilities, now launching long -range missiles and drones and even staging sea attacks.Their present meditation is beyond Yemen. Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, the group tried to target ships that they believe that they are associated with Israel.
What happened to the magic cease?
Cargo ship magic cease -owned by a Greek company was attacked while passing through the red ocean, a sailing under a Liberian flag. It was allegedly docked in Israel on a previous visit, something like this to justify the strike.The group used a wide range of weapons:
- Drone
- Cruise and ballistic missiles
- Two unmanned explosive boats
- Small boats with armed men using rifles and rocket-rack-pelted grenades
The attack damaged the ship. It will drown with fear, the crew left it.
UAE takes charge of rescue
The UAE quickly responded. A vessel operated by the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, called Safa Breeze, picked up a crisis call and reached the ship on time.The rescue was coordinated with the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and other maritime security agencies. All 22 people, including crew and security, were brought into security. Officials confirmed that standard safety procedures were followed in the entire operation.
Latest developments: New fatal attack increases fear
Members of two crew members of another cargo ship, eternity, A Liberian-Flagged, a Liberian-Flagged, a Greek-owned bulk carrier was killed in a sea drone and speedboat attack from Yemen on Monday night. The attack lasted for several hours and left the ship surrounded by small crafts and still attacked him. According to marine security officials, at least two others were injured and two crew members were reported to have disappeared. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center warned that the ongoing attack on eternity by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has raised alarm on a possible increase in violence along this important shipping route.
what happens next?
Attack on the magic seize and a fatal attack on eternity, highlights the rising risks to the freedom of navigation through the Red Sea, a major shipping lane connecting Europe, Asia and Africa. Shortly after the Magic Seas incident, Israel allegedly carried out airstrikes on the Hotthi-Non-Charitable areas near the Yamani port city in Hodeeda. One of the targets was the Galaxy leader, a ship captured by Howothis last year. In response, Hauthis launched missiles towards Israel. The Red Sea can now again become a flashpoint, as violence in Gaza spreads to a widespread regional conflict.
questions to ask
Why did Howothis attack this ship?He said that it had previously docked in Israel, which made it a goal in his view.Is anyone injured or killed?There was no injury. All 22 people were safely rescued on the board.Which weapon was used in the attack?The attack included explosives, five cruises and ballistic missiles, three drones, small arms and rocket-profiled grenadeWhat was the role of UAE?The UAE led to the rescue, through its maritime operation. The crew was pulled out by Safa Breeze, a ship operated by Abu Dhabi Ports Group.Is this the beginning of more attacks?This could have happened. This was the first fighter attack on a commercial vessel in months, and it comes when tension between Israel and its regional enemies increases.
