Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike
By Kathryn Armstrong
A crude oil tanker has been damaged in a missile attack off the coast of Yemen – the latest strike to be carried out by the Houthis.
The incident happened roughly 15 nautical miles south-west of the Yemeni city of Mocha.
British maritime security agency UKMTO reported that the Panama-flagged ship was struck twice and suffered damage.
No injuries or deaths have been reported and the incident is being investigated.
According to the UKMTO, the first missile attack caused an explosion near to the ship and was felt by those aboard. The second – thought to involve two missiles – made contact.
Global risk management firm Ambrey said that three missiles had been sighted.
It added that ballistic missiles had reportedly been fired from Yemen’s south-western Taiz governate.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack. The group’s military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, said in a televised speech on Saturday that a “British” ship called the Andromeda Star had been targeted, resulting in a “direct hit”.
