The security situation in the Red Sea continues to deteriorate. After several attacks on cargo ships carried out from Yemen, a container ship operated by the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd was attacked today. The shipping company confirmed this to “Spiegel”.
According to information, the cargo ship left Piraeus, Greece, through the Suez Canal and was heading towards Singapore. “There is material damage on board, the crew was unharmed,” said the spokesperson. He was unable to provide details about the damage, but said the ship was able to continue its journey. According to media reports, there was a fire on board after the bombing.
The spokesman was initially unable to provide any information about the origin of the bombing. Yemeni Houthi rebels recently attacked ships in the Red Sea. Just yesterday, German shipowners demanded protective measures from the Berlin government and the EU.
Since the start of the war in Gaza, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly attacked Israel with drones and rockets, among other things. They also threaten to prevent ships of any nationality from passing through the Red Sea on their way to Israel in the future. Only freighters delivering aid to the Gaza Strip would be allowed passage.