Houthis claim cargo ship is at risk of sinking after Red Sea attack

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The Houthis have claimed one of their most significant strikes since they started launching missiles at ships in the Red Sea, after two projectiles hit a Belize-flagged cargo ship. The Yemeni rebels claimed the ship was at risk of sinking, a significant propaganda victory for the Houthis if confirmed. The security firm of the Rubymar, which was sailing from the United Arab Emirates to Bulgaria, said the crew had been evacuated safely but did not confirm a sinking. The security company LSS-SAPU said the vessel was struck astern on Sunday, although there was nothing flammable onboard. “We are unsure [of...