The 'VOS Theia' which was carrying UN aid came under attack on June 3, 2018, at 5.30 p.m. while at anchor about 60 kilometers off the coast of Yemen, opposite the port of Hodeidah. The supply vessel was attacked by what was suspected to be elements of the Houthi movement who are in occupation of that part of Yemen. The attack came from a skiff which opened fire, presumably using RPGs. They then attempted to board but were unsuccessful. Earlier the 'VOS Theia' had sailed from Hodeidah after delivering a cargo of UN aid products and was at anchor not far from the island of Zubair awaiting permission to depart from the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iranian-supported Houthi forces. A small fire started in the engine room but was safely extinguished, and the ship was apparently able to sail on her own account. There are no reports of any injuries.
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05 June 2018 - 10:21
Supply ship attacked off Hodeidah
The 'VOS Theia' which was carrying UN aid came under attack on June 3, 2018, at 5
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