A ship previously attacked by the Houthis sank for the first time in the Red Sea. It transported more than 20 thousand tons of toxic fertilizers.
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We are talking about the British bulk carrier Rubymar, which was sailing under the flag of Belize. The Houthis attacked it with a ballistic missile in February. After the defeat, a 30-kilometer oil slick formed in the sea.
The release of such amounts of fertilizer poses a threat to the ecology of the region. For example, if algae growth accelerates, they consume so much oxygen that ordinary marine life may not survive.
Sinking of Motor Vessel⁰Rubymar Risks Environmental⁰Damage
On Mar. 2 at approximately 2:15 am, MV Rubymar, Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier, sank into the Red Sea after being struck by Iranian-backed Houth terrorist anti-ship ballistic missile on Feb. 18.
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– US Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 3, 2024
Rubymar was transporting 41 thousand tons of fertilizers, so flooding will have a negative impact on water conditions.
Due to the danger of further attacks from the Houthis, the ship was never towed and slowly sank over the course of two weeks.
Yemen’s Houthi attacks on merchant ships have continued since November 2023.
Source: Racurs
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