Re: 후티 반군, 중국 유조선 미사일 공격

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지난 토요일 미 중부사령부가 후티 반군이 중국 회사 소유의 파나마 선적 유조선 MV 황푸호에 대함탄도미사일 5발을 발사하고 그 중 한 발이 명중했다고 발표했습니다. 피해는 크지 않고, 인명피해도 발생하지 않았다고 합니다. 

후티 반군은 최근 중국과 관련된 배에 대해선 공격하지 않겠다고 발표한 적이 있고, 보통은 트위터를 통해 화물선 공격과 관련된 사항을 발표하지만 이번 공격에 대해선 잠잠하다고 합니다. 중국 정부 역시 아직 공격과 관련해 입장을 발표하지 않았습니다. 

https://news.usni.org/2024/03/24/chinese-tanker-hit-with-houthi-missile-in-the-red-sea

Chinese Tanker Hit with Houthi Missile in the Red Sea

HEATHER MONGILIO

MARCH 24, 2024 6:30 PM

Dust blowing over the Red Sea. NASA Photo

The Houthis launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles at a Chinese-owned and operated oil tanker, U.S. Central Command announced on Saturday.

One of the missiles hit MV Huang Pu, which sails under a Panamanian flag of convenience, according to the Central Command release. The ship sent out a distress call, but it did not request assistance. The ship had minimal damage and extinguished a small onboard fire.

There were no casualties, according to the release.

The ship is owned by a Chinese company, according to the release. The Houthis previously said they would not attack any Chinese ships. It is possible it was a case of old information, as the South China Morning Post reported that the ship’s registered owner changed in February 2024.

The Houthis, whose spokespeople usually announce strikes on ships on social media site X, have not said anything about the attack on Huang Pu.

The People’s Republic of China government have not made any statements about the attack.

USS Carney (DDG-64), as well as other Central Command forces, also tracked six Houthi drones over the Red Sea. Of the six, five crashed into the Red Sea, while one flew inland into Yemen.

Since Oct. 17, Houthi forces have targeted Israeli ships in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. They expanded the attacks to include U.S., U.K. and several other merchant ships after strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

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