🚢The cargo ship Ruar has sunk in the southern Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi militants.
👥This is the first vessel lost since the Houthi's began targeting commercial shipping in November.
🌍The ship was carrying over 41,000 tons of fertilizer, raising concerns about an environmental catastrophe.
⚠️The attack has led to concerns about the spread of conflict in the Middle East.
💣The Houthi's claim to be acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
What caused the cargo ship to sink?
—The cargo ship sank after being attacked by Houthi militants.
What was the ship carrying?
—The ship was carrying over 41,000 tons of fertilizer.
Why is this incident concerning?
—The attack has led to concerns about the spread of conflict in the Middle East.
Who claimed responsibility for the attack?
—The Houthi's claim to be acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Is this the first attack on commercial shipping by the Houthi's?
—No, this is the first vessel lost since the Houthi's began targeting commercial shipping in November.
00:00The cargo ship Ruar has sunk in the southern Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi militants.
00:03The ship sank on Friday night and was carrying over 41,000 tons of fertilizer.
00:09The attack is the first vessel lost since the Houthi's began targeting commercial shipping in November.
00:14The attack has caused concerns about an environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea.
00:18The Houthi's claim to be acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
00:24The ship is partially submerged and could sink within a couple of days.
00:28The attack has led to concerns about the spread of conflict in the Middle East.
00:35The United States and Britain have been striking Houthi targets in Yemen since January.
