Ship caught fire after missile hit it, Swiss operator confirms
A Swiss shipping operator has confirmed a missile hit its container ship yesterday, causing a fire.
MSC said its Sky II was struck 85 miles southeast of Aden in Yemen while sailing from Singapore to Djibouti.
"The missile caused a small fire that has been extinguished while no crew were injured," MSC said.
"She is currently continuing her journey to Djibouti and will arrive today for further assessment."
Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto said Houthi forces had attacked the Liberian-flagged vessel.
"I am not aware that either Switzerland, Liberia or Djibouti have ever participated in any way in the ongoing conflict in Gaza," Crosetto said on X, seemingly in reference to the Houthis' claims that they only attack ships affiliated with Israel, the US or UK.
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