Yemen: Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Israel vessel

Yemeni armed forces linked to the Houthis have claimed responsibility for a drone strike that set an Israeli container on fire. The ship, owned by the Israeli shipping company ZIM, had been in the Indian Ocean when it came under attack. The Sri Lankan navy, along with the Indian Coast Guard ships are trying to contain the fire, with additional firefighting resources due to arrive.

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