Sinking ship hit by Houthi missile leaves 18-mile oil slick in Red Sea, US officials say | CNN Politics
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A cargo ship that was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile on Monday has created an 18-mile long oil slick in the Red Sea as it continues to take on water, two US officials said Friday.

A cargo ship that was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile on Monday has created an 18-mile long oil slick in the Red Sea as it continues to take on water, two US officials said Friday.

The M/V Rubymar — a Belize-flagged, UK-registered, Lebanese-owned vessel — was carrying 41,000 tons of fertilizer when it was struck on Monday by one of two ballistic missiles fired from Houthi territory in Yemen.

US Central Command said the ship is currently anchored as it takes on water. “The Houthis continue to demonstrate disregard for the regional impact of their indiscriminate attacks, threatening the fishing industry, coastal communities, and imports of food supplies,” US Central Command said.

  • Linkerbaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    821·
    4 months ago

    America, israel and Britain

    But in this case it’s a American British ship which is why I’m referencing them specifically.

    • TWeaK@lemm.eeEnglish
      172·
      4 months ago

      It isn’t an American ship, the ship has literally nothing to do with America.

      • Linkerbaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1010·
        4 months ago

        Whoops my bad you are right. Thanks for correcting me.

        I read US central command and was confused thinking this was the Star Iris which was also attacked recently.

        I will correct my comments.