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胡塞发动联合打击,宣布击沉
券商中国·2025-07-08 08:23

Core Viewpoint - The Houthi armed group has confirmed the sinking of a cargo ship in the Red Sea, citing violations of their maritime restrictions related to Israeli ports as the reason for the attack [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Details - On October 6, the Houthi armed group attacked the cargo ship "Magic Ocean" in the Red Sea, using two remote-controlled explosive boats, five ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and three drones, resulting in the ship sinking [1]. - The "Magic Ocean" was carrying approximately 17,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, a chemical widely used in fertilizers and explosives, raising concerns about potential environmental hazards from leakage [1]. - On October 7, another Liberian-flagged cargo ship, "Eternal C," was reportedly attacked by Houthi missiles while navigating near the Al Hudaydah province [2]. Group 2: Context and Implications - The attacks on vessels are part of the Houthis' broader strategy to support Palestinians in Gaza amid the renewed Israel-Palestine conflict that escalated in October 2023 [2]. - The Houthi group has issued warnings against any ships associated with Israeli interests, indicating a willingness to use force to enforce their maritime restrictions [1].