Fate of Abandoned Ship Remains Uncertain After Houthi Strikes
- Vessel took on water after attack by militant group this week
- Crew was rescued by another merchant ship in the region
Rubymar in the Black Sea off the coast of Istanbul in 2022.
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It’s still unclear what has become of a commercial ship that was abandoned by its crew after the vessel took on water during a Houthi missile strike in the Red Sea this week.
US and UK officials said Tuesday that the Rubymar, a small cargo ship, hadn’t sunk. That contradicted a Houthi claim on Monday that the attack resulted in its “complete sinking.”