According to what US Central Command announced, the attack took place at approximately 1 am. (Sanaa time) on May 18
A Greek-owned Panamanian-flagged ship sailing in the Red Sea was attacked with a ballistic missile.
According to what the US Central Command announced, “the attack took place at approximately 1 am. (Sanaa time) on May 18, when the Iranian-backed Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) into the Red Sea and hit the M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek-owned and operated oil tanker.
“The M/T Wind had recently docked in Russia and was bound for China. The attack caused flooding which resulted in the loss of propulsion and steering. Warship immediately responded to M/T Wind’s distress call, but no assistance was required. The crew of the M/T Wind was able to restore propulsion and steering and no casualties were reported. The M/T Wind continued its course on its own,” the same statement said.
The US Central Command’s announcement:
Houthis strike M/T Wind in Red Sea
At approximately 1 am (Sanaa time) May 18, Iranian-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) into the Red Sea and struck M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek-owned and operated oil tanker.
M/T Wind most recently docked… pic.twitter.com/kDjH7TXKkm
— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 18, 2024
Source :Skai
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