"Yemeni Government Reports Sinking of UK-Owned Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile"
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The cargo ship Rubymar, previously targeted by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, has sunk, according to Yemen's government, potentially causing an "environmental catastrophe." The UK-owned vessel was hit by missiles on February 18 and had been abandoned by its crew. The sinking marks the first vessel lost since the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping began in November, disrupting international trade and prompting US and UK strikes against Yemeni targets.
- Rubymar cargo ship earlier hit by Houthis has sunk, Yemeni government says Al Jazeera English
- Ship sunk by Houthis threatens Red Sea environment, Yemeni government says Reuters
- UK-owned ship attacked by Houthis sinks off Yemen coast BBC.com
- British Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile Sinks in Red Sea The Wall Street Journal
- Middle East crisis live: UK-owned cargo ship sinks in Red Sea days after Houthi attack; US aircraft carry out airdrops of aid to Gaza The Guardian
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