Houthi Missiles Sink Ship Carrying Russian Cargo

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Houthi rebels have sunk a ship carrying Russian cargo, maritime authorities have said. The militants fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles at the vessel, severely damaging the engine. The entire crew was evacuated successfully, officials confirmed. US forces subsequently destroyed three launchers based in Yemen, as well as an unmanned aerial vehicle launched over the Red Sea. US Central Command (CENTCOM) identified several anti-ship cruise missile launchers in Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen. The details of the June 12 attack have come to light in a report by the UK Maritime Office, which said there were "indications that the vessel sank" a...