Direct hit: Houthis attacked a Saudi oil tanker
The Yemeni terrorist organization claims it launched a ballistic missile at the ship "Amazon" off the coast of Yanbu. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia confirmed the hit and announced that the crew members were unharmed. Simultaneously, reports were received of an attack on weapons convoys and pro-Saudi forces in northern Yemen.
The Houthi organization in Yemen announced today, Monday, an attack on the oil tanker "Amazon" in the northern Red Sea. According to the organization, a ballistic missile struck the ship directly, causing a fire. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia confirmed the incident and clarified that the crew members are unharmed.
The company officially confirmed that the tanker "Amazon" was attacked in the Red Sea. According to the Houthi statement, the organization launched a ballistic missile at the ship off the coast of the Saudi port city of Yanbu. The impact caused a fire on the deck, leading other vessels to move away from the area due to fears of further attacks. Despite the damage to the vessel, the crew members are in good condition.
Beyond the naval attack, the Houthis announced two additional operations. In one, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles were launched at a military convoy. The attack resulted in the burning of more than ten weapons trucks en route to Yemen, intended for use by Yemeni government forces supported by Saudi Arabia.
In another incident, missiles and UAVs were launched at a gathering of pro-Saudi forces in the Al-Kanais area in northern Yemen. According to the Houthis, dozens of soldiers were killed and wounded as a result of the attack.
