Missile attack strikes ship in Gulf of Aden

A missile was launched from Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen toward M/V True Confidence, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, while transiting the Gulf of Aden.

The missile struck the vessel, and the multinational crew reports three fatalities, at least four injuries, of which three are in critical condition, and significant damage to the ship.

The crew abandoned the vessel and coalition warships responded and are assessing the situation.

This is the fifth ASBM fired by Houthis in the last two days.

Two of these ASBMs impacted two shipping vessels - M/V MSC Sky II and M/V True Confidence - and one ASBM was shot down by USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that has been involved in the American campaign against the Iranian-backed rebels

These reckless attacks by the Houthis have disrupted global trade and taken the lives of international seafarers.