Houthi Rebels Attack Greek Ship in Red Sea, Crew Missing and Casualties Reported
The Greek bulk carrier Eternity C was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, resulting in multiple casualties and a search for missing crew members amid allegations of kidnapping.
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Overview
The Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, leading to the sinking of the ship and casualties among the crew.
Of the 25 crew members aboard, only six have been rescued, while others are missing, with allegations that some may have been kidnapped by the rebels.
Rescue operations have recovered a total of 10 survivors, including several Filipinos and a Greek national, amidst ongoing searches for the missing crew.
The U.S. has accused the Houthis of kidnapping crew members, while the rebels claim to have rescued some and provided medical care to survivors.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, threatening vital maritime routes and increasing regional tensions.
Analysis
Sources frame the Houthi actions as a "new, more violent campaign" of "attacks" and "kidnapping," emphasizing the human cost and the group's aggressive tactics. Language from the U.S. Embassy labels them "terrorists" who "hamper rescue efforts," portraying them as dangerous and destructive.