UK ship Rubymar attacked by Yemeni Houthis sunk in the Red Sea

A UK-owned ship, the Rubymar, was attacked by Yemeni Houthis and eventually sunk in the Red Sea. This is the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of the rebels' campaign against Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. The sinking of the Rubymar has resulted in disruptions to shipping in the crucial waterway, potentially affecting global inflation, aid shipments, and insurance rates. The Belize-flagged, Lebanese-operated ship was attacked on February 18 in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a vital passage connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Urgent action is needed in response to the sinking of the cargo ship Rubymar in the Red Sea. It was carrying over 41,000 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems