The Liberian flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk carrier was hit by a remote-controlled sea drone and an aerial projectile southwest of Hudaida on June 19.
Houthis have launched scores of drone and missile attacks on the vital sea route since November, describing them as retaliation for Israel's war on Gaza. / Photo: Reuters
The MV Tutor, which was holed during an attack that left one Filipino sailor dead, is"believed to have sunk", the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said late on Tuesday. It was evacuated in a military operation on Friday and left drifting, its engine room breached and taking on water.The Houthis have launched scores of drone and missile attacks on the vital sea route since November, in retaliation for Israel's war on Gaza.
In addition, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said a Sri Lankan crew member was critically wounded in a separate Houthi attack on the MV Verbena on Thursday.
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