Saudi sources confirmed Thursday morning that a Saudi-owned vessel was attacked in the Red Sea, with a fire breaking out in the front part of the ship. All crew members are reported safe and sound. The attack was first reported overnight, and the new details confirm crew safety.
The Houthi movement attacked at least one Saudi-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea overnight, with Saudi media confirming the strike and reporting that the crew is safe. Unverified reports indicate the vessel, identified as the Ansilia, was carrying 110,000 metric tons of oil and was set ablaze. The Houthis claimed responsibility, saying they targeted two Saudi tankers near the Bab el-Mandeb strait with missiles and drones. This follows a pattern of Houthi threats against Saudi maritime interests, as The Zioneer reported on Wednesday when five oil tankers rerouted in the Red Sea after a Houthi warning to Saudi ports. The extent of the damage and the identity of the second target remain unconfirmed.
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