Two American-Flagged Ships With Cargo for Defense Department Come Under Attack by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
‘While en route, both ships reported seeing explosions close by and the U.S. Navy accompaniment also intercepted multiple projectiles,’ Maersk says.
JERUSALEM — Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the Defense and State departments came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday, officials said, with the U.S. Navy intercepting some of the incoming fire.
The attacks on the container ships Maersk Detroit and Maersk Chesapeake further raise the stakes of the group’s ongoing attacks on shipping through the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. America and the United Kingdom have launched multiple rounds of airstrikes seeking to stop the attacks.
A login link has been sent to
Enter your email to read this article.
Get 2 free articles when you subscribe.
or
Have an account? This is also a sign-in form.
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
