A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden was hit by a projectile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels today, according to a U.S. official. The incident marks the 38th Houthi attack since November 19th and the second attack of the day. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the fire sparked by the strike has caused significant damage to the vessel.
The airstrike took place yesterday at 7:45 p.m. local time. The distressed ship issued a distress signal, prompting the U.S.S. Carney and other coalition ships to provide assistance. The oil tanker, which has connections to the U.K. and operates on behalf of a multinational trading company, flies under the flag of the Marshall Islands.
