Houthi missile attack causes minor damage to Greek-flagged M/V Sea Champion.
Despite sustaining damage, the cargo ship reached its destination to deliver grain to Yemenis.
On Monday, two anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists at a Greek-flagged ship carrying grain to Yemen, resulting in minor damage, as reported by U.S. Central Command.
Although the M/V Sea Champion sustained slight harm while sailing, it proceeded to Aden in Yemen and delivered the grain to aid the population.
Over the past five years, the M/V Sea Champion has delivered humanitarian aid to the country 11 times, as instructed by Central Command.
"The Houthi aggression in the region has intensified the already high levels of need in conflict-affected Yemen, which is still one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with nearly 80% of the population requiring humanitarian assistance. Central Command stated that they are determined to stop the Houthis' harmful activities, which directly threaten the import of food and humanitarian aid to Yemen."
On Sunday, the British-registered, Lebanese-operated Rubymar ship in the Gulf of Aden sustained damage due to an explosion that occurred near it.
According to reports, the ship sank due to two missiles launched by Houthi rebels, causing it to take on water.
The crew was able to evacuate the vessel safely.
The Houthi Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree later declared that the rebel group was responsible for the attack and stated that the vessel was at risk of sinking.
Saree stated that the ship sustained severe damages and stopped completely.
According to Reuters, the Houthis claimed to have shot down an American drone in Hodeidah on Monday. However, U.S. Central Command did not respond to a request for comment from Planet Chronicle Digital.
Near the Yemeni coast, a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone was taken out by the Houthis in November.
On Saturday, the U.S. carried out five "self-defense" airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Yemen, resulting in reported attacks.
On Sunday, CENTCOM announced that three anti-ship missile batteries, one UUV, and one USV were targeted by strikes.
Since the attacks began on Oct. 23, this is the first time the Houthi group has used a UUV for employment, according to CENTCOM's statement.
Planet Chronicle Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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