Aden Gulf, local time September 29, the Houthi militia used a cruise missile to hit a merchant ship, the Minervagracht, which was attempting to sail to an Israeli port. The ship is flying the Dutch flag. The vessel suffered serious damage, and the crew has abandoned the ship. French and Greek warships have participated in the rescue. The ship is now on fire and out of control. If it sinks, it will become the first merchant ship sunk by the Houthis in the Aden Gulf. The ship was hit once by the Houthis on September 23, but that time it was not hit.
Currently, in order to avoid risks, many shipping companies have chosen to route their ships around the Cape of Good Hope, especially those heading to Israel. This has led to longer voyages and increased transportation costs.
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