An explosion has occurred on a Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea, causing a major fire that led to the crew abandoning the vessel. The incident took place approximately 225 kilometers off the coast of Hodeida, a port city in Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels, according to the Diaplous Group, a maritime firm.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and it remains unclear whether it was a result of an attack by the Houthis, who have previously targeted the Red Sea. The rebels had recently announced a reduction in their assaults following a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, although they have not claimed responsibility for the ship fire.
