A video released this Thursday (7) showed a British ship, which was attacked by Houthi militants, sinking in the Red Sea.
The Belize-registered Rubymar is the first vessel to sink since the Houthis began attacking commercial ships in November in retaliation for the war in Gaza.
These drone and missile attacks have forced shipping companies to divert ships to the longer route around the African continent, disrupting global trade, delaying deliveries and increasing shipping costs.
The rebels' action took place on March 1, according to statements from the Yemeni government.
The US military said earlier that the attack had significantly damaged the bulk vessel and caused a 29km-long oil slick in the ocean. The ship was carrying around 21,000 tons of fertilizer, according to authorities.
The Iran-allied Houthis, who control northern Yemen and other major centers, say their campaign is a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Source: CNN Brasil
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