Only five of the 21 crew members rescued alive; majority were Filipino nationals
A Panama-flagged cargo ship, identified as *Eternity C*, sank on Tuesday (9) in the Red Sea after being hit by a missile launched by Houthi forces from Yemen. The vessel was the target of yet another attack in the maritime campaign carried out by the rebels, which has already affected dozens of ships in the region.
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According to preliminary reports, only 5 of the 21 crew members on board were rescued alive. Several sailors were killed in the attack, and many are still missing. Most of the crew were Filipino citizens.
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Images shared on social media show the moment the Houthis launch a missile at the *Eternity C* cargo ship, which was sailing in international waters. The explosion reportedly caused severe structural damage, leading to the vessel sinking just hours later.
This is one of the most serious incidents since the beginning of the Houthi campaign against maritime targets, which has intensified in retaliation for Western support of the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemeni conflict.
The attack reignites concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the Red Sea, a vital route for global trade.
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