Yemen's Houthis on Thursday released a video showing that its armed personnel boarded Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion and detonated explosives on the vessel.
The video included a series of explosions and burning on the deck of the vessel, following the boarding of Houthis' armed personnel and their installation of explosives at multiple parts of the vessel.
The Houthis also released another video of explosions on the vessel on Aug 23.
The Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea west of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Aug 21, with its hull being severely damaged.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on Aug 22 claimed responsibility for the attacks against the vessel, saying that it belongs to a company related to Israel.
The EU said the vessel carries 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, which could cause environmental pollution after the attack.
The Houthis said late Wednesday that the group has agreed to permit the rescue operation and towing of the oil tanker, which has been burning in the Red Sea for nearly a week.
The attacks are part of a series of assaults by Houthi forces on ships in the Red Sea. The group claims these actions are "in solidarity with Palestinians" amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
In response to the Houthi maritime attacks, the U.S.-led naval coalition operating in the region has stepped up strikes against Houthi military sites. Since Jan 12 this year, the U.S. and the UK have launched several air strikes on Houthi targets, causing casualties. However, this has only served to further escalate the tit-for-tat exchanges, with the Houthis vowing to continue targeting vessels they claim are linked to Israel.
Yemen's Houthis release video showing attack against Greek-flagged oil tanker
Yemen's Houthis release video showing attack against Greek-flagged oil tanker
Yemen's Houthis release video showing attack against Greek-flagged oil tanker
Yemen's Houthis release video showing attack against Greek-flagged oil tanker
