The Norwegian-flagged Motor Tanker STRINDA was hit by an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen while passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, causing a large fire onboard. All crew members are reported safe. The USS Mason is involved in the rescue operations. The incident, confirmed by a US Defense Official, has heightened international concerns about the escalating threats from Houthi rebels to maritime trade, including the safety of the Suez Canal.
At around 4 p.m. EST on December 11, the Motor Tanker STRINDA was attacked by what is assessed to have been an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) launched from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen while passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb. The STRINDA reported damage causing a fire…
BREAKING: US military says a tanker was hit by an 'anti-ship cruise missile launched from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen'
NEWS US Centcom confirms that the Norwegian owned ship Strinda was hit by a Ansar Allah (Houthis) missile. “At around 4 p.m. EST on December 11, the Motor Tanker STRINDA was attacked by what is assessed to have been an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) launched from a Houthi… https://t.co/OJpVt0nogQ
Cruise missile from Yemen strikes tanker ship -US officials https://t.co/gvWsXdL08C https://t.co/HWy7JeDEYR
BREAKING: Norwegian chemical tanker in flames after Houthi missile attack - https://t.co/XtEdFOYofN @fredwalton216
BREAKING: Private intelligence firms say ship was attacked off Yemen as Houthi rebel threats grow https://t.co/PHaZO9ltCG
The Strinda, a commercial vessel, in the Red Sea, was struck by at least one land-based cruise missile from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. Efforts are underway to save the ship as the crew is currently battling a fire. The USS Mason, an Arleigh Burke class guided… https://t.co/iIAMIU8EUH
A COMMERCIAL VESSEL IS IN FLAMES IN THE RED SEA ***
🔴 HOUTHI-CONTROLLED YEMEN FIRES LAND-BASED CRUISE MISSILE, CAUSING DAMAGE AND FIRE ON MOTOR TRANSPORT STRINDA: US DEFENSE OFFICIAL
BREAKING: Commercial ship in the Red Sea in flames after attack from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen
Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack https://t.co/ion9bi1PuI
The Norwegian-Flagged Oil/Chemical Tanker, M/V Strinda in the Bab al-Mandab Strait was reportedly Struck earlier tonight by at least 1 Missile which was launched by the Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen causing a Large Fire onboard the Ship; the USS Mason (DDG-87), an Arleigh… https://t.co/grouVsejzM
Breaking: A commercial vessel is in flames in the Red Sea after being attacked by at least one missile fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, two U.S. officials tell The War Zone.
🚨🇾🇪🇮🇱 YEMEN has detained ANOTHER ISRAELI linked vessel & ordered it to change course towards a Yemeni port. https://t.co/xCj900qHtX
BREAKING: A cargo vessel is on fire after it was hit by the Houthi rebels in Yemen at the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandab strait. It’s right next to the port of Mokha. The Houthis are trying to close international maritime trade for Israel The Suez Canal is now in danger https://t.co/SXwU8vNKjJ
🚨🇾🇪🇮🇱 YEMENI CRUISE MISSILES have struck an Israeli ship. https://t.co/FeI39uPuDX
An Incident has reportedly occurred on a Commercial Shipping Vessel within the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the Coast of Yemen with a Large Fire said to current be Burning on the Ship following some kind of Attack, likely by the Houthi Terrorist Group; the Crew aboard the Ship is… https://t.co/mwtHyifAZO
🔴 UKMTO RECEIVES REPORT OF VESSEL INCIDENT NEAR BAB AL-MANDAB WEST OF YEMEN'S PORT MOKHA; FIRE ONBOARD, ALL CREW SAFE
BREAKING: Fire reported onboard vessel 15nm west of port Mokha, Yemen. International search and rescue informed, UKMTO says https://t.co/tDh4zPlHzd
UKMTO reports an incident occurred in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. https://t.co/iO1RVqjntx
BREAKING: YEMENI CRUISE MISSILE HITS ISRAELI SHIP https://t.co/8McoQJV07D
⚡️British Maritime Trade Operations Department: We received a report of an accident near Bab al-Mandab and the authorities are investigating
UKMTO has recieved a report of an incident within the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 15nm west of Port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities investigating. https://t.co/CqbdDdUJBK
BREAKING🚨: Yemenis have just hit an Israeli ship with cruise missiles ! https://t.co/JjQXfGAbwe