According to the British maritime security company Ambrey, a merchant ship passing through the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen was hit by a “missile”. The impact caused a fire on board but “the crew is safe and sound”. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels, who have been causing a crisis in world trade in the region for months.
And this isn’t the only attack of the day. “Iran-backed Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Yemeni regions at the US Arleigh-Burke class destroyer in the Gulf of Aden. The missile was successfully shot down and no injuries or damage were reported.” The American command of the Middle East Centcom writes this to X.
Traffic in Suez has halved in recent days: $5 billion damage
And the attacks are starting to greatly impact world trade. A source in charge of the Suez Canal Authority revealed that navigation in the Suez Canal has decreased by around 50 percent in recent days due to Houthi attacks near Bab al-Mandeb in the south of the Red Sea.
The source added in his statement to ANSA that if no international action is taken to restore navigation in the south of the Red Sea and end the attacks, all this could lead to a loss of between 4 and 5 billion dollars by the end of the year. .
Daily losses due to the decrease in traffic on the Canal vary between 10 and 15 million dollars.
The source noted that the canal authority is working on the possibility of introducing new mechanisms and additional services to keep demand alive, taking into account, among other things, that many local sailors have become unemployed due to the decrease in demand. Last year, the Suez Canal generated $9 billion in revenue, the highest revenue in its history.
Source: Today IT
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