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A cargo ship was struck directly by unmanned naval units southwest of the Yemeni city of Al-Hudaydah in recent hours, causing severe damage and leading to water ingress.
According to the British maritime security firm Ambrey, as reported by Reuters, four unmanned naval units attacked the vessel, with two of them hitting its port side, causing damage to its cargo.
Initial assessments indicated that the targeted ship falls within the criteria outlined by the Houthi group (Ansar Allah) as part of their list of prohibited vessels in the region.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the ship’s crew had begun preparations to abandon the vessel following the damage and water leakage.
According to Reuters, the ship attacked is named Magic Seas, sails under the Liberian flag, and is owned by a Greek company.
Meanwhile, Ambrey indicated that the ship matches the specifications of the ban declared by the Sanaa-based government, suggesting a possible link to Israel—especially given the decision to prohibit ships associated with Israel from passing through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The attack is likely connected to the recent move by the Sanaa government to designate the Port of Haifa as a prohibited maritime zone, part of its declared campaign in support of Gaza and in rejection of normalization.
