The US reports the downing of five drones launched by the Houthis in the Red Sea

CENTCOM confirms that a Greek ship was hit by three missiles, although without serious damage

May 29. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported this Wednesday morning on the downing of five drones launched throughout the day by the Houthi rebels from Yemen towards the Red Sea, an action that they carry out regularly as a result of the offensive. Israeli against the Gaza Strip and as a show of support for the Palestinian cause.

In addition, CENTCOM has confirmed that the Marshall Islands-flagged and Greek-owned ship M/V Laax has been hit by three missiles fired by the Houthis, as reported on its X social network account.

“Between 12:05 and 1:40 p.m. (Sana’a time) on May 28, the Iranian-backed Houthis launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles from areas of Yemen into the Red Sea. The M/V Laax, a Marshall Islands-flagged Greek bulk carrier , was hit by three of the missiles, but continued its journey. No injuries were reported among the US, coalition or merchant ships,” the US Army said.

A few hours earlier, the British security company Ambrey confirmed that the ship had suffered “damage” and that there was “a leak” after the attack, which occurred while it was sailing about 54 nautical miles (about one hundred kilometers) from Hodeida ( Yemen).

Shortly after, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), dependent on the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, noted in a statement on its account on the social network X that the captain of the ship confirmed the impact of missiles against the vessel, which Suffered damage”.

The rebels have launched attacks against Israeli territory and against ships that they attribute some type of relationship with the country as a result of the offensive launched against the Gaza Strip after the attacks carried out on October 7 by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). ), which left about 1,200 dead. The group has promised to maintain them until the end of the Israeli offensive, which has caused nearly 36,100 deaths to date.

In addition, they have attacked American and British ships and other strategic assets in response to the bombings of these countries against Yemen, in an intervention that Washington and London base on their desire to guarantee the safety of navigation in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.