Yemen’s “Ansar Allah” (Houthi) movement has stated that it struck two oil tankers belonging to Saudi Arabia.
According to sea-news.az that this was stated in a declaration released by the movement.
The Houthis claim that the oil tankers in question violated the maritime blockade they imposed in the Red Sea.
According to the information, the tankers named “ENCELIA” and “LAYLA” were attacked using unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles. The movement also claimed that as a result of this operation, approximately 10 vessels were forced to change their routes.
At the same time, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center announced that an unknown projectile hit a tanker located 70 nautical miles southwest of Al-Shuqayq, Saudi Arabia.
According to UKMTO data, a fire broke out on the vessel as a result of the strike, and the crew is working to extinguish the flames. No casualties have been reported as a result of the incident.
