After being detained for almost five months in Yemen, Indian crew member Anilkumar Raveendran, who was part of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier MV Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in July, has been released from captivity, the Ministry of External Affairs stated
The Greek- owned vessel 'Eternity C' was carrying 22 crew members -- 21 Filipinos and one Russian -- when it was allegedly struck by drones and rocket-propelled grenades launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants off the coast of Yemen. On Sunday
Houthi rebels attacked the Greek-owned ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, killing two crew members and injuring others, according to The Times of Israel. This marks a resurgence in Houthi assaults on maritime traffic, sparking fears of renewed conflict amid ongoing tensions in the region.
A Greek-owned ship sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday, reported CBS News citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).