Houthi Red Sea attacks: Group claims to have hit US container ship - BBC News

But maritime sources tell the BBC the claim is fake, and there is no word from Western officials.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Patrick JacksonBBC NewsThe Houthi movement in Yemen says it has struck a US merchant ship it named as KOI in the Red Sea in a fresh attack targeting commercial shipping.

But two maritime sources told BBC Verify that the Houthi claim was fake. US and UK authorities are yet to say whether an attack took place.

Security firm Ambrey said a ship located south of Yemen reported a blast on its starboard but did not name it.

Meanwhile, the US launched new air strikes in Yemen.

Ten drones reportedly being set up to launch were targeted in the strike.

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