An activist from the Houthi militia in Yemen has reportedly launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at the Greek-flagged US container ship, Sea Champion, based on information from the United States.
An anonymous source, who is knowledgeable about the situation, disclosed this information at the port of Aden. Another port official based in Hodeidah, who also wished to remain unnamed, said that the Houthis have claimed that the attack was not deliberate.
Insiders speculate the Houthis may have accidentally attacked aid freighters
Any representatives of the Houthis were not immediately available for comments. As per the US Central Command, the Sea Champion has previously delivered humanitarian aid to Yemen on eleven different occasions over the past five years.
US Central Command stated that one of the missiles exploded near the ship, causing minor damage. The freighter was transporting humanitarian aid supplies along the Road to Aden in Yemen. An insider has suggested that the attack was likely unintentional.
