Posted on 02/24/2024 12:27:20 PM PST by dynachrome
An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel’s cargo of fertilizer.
The Rubymar, a British-registered, Lebanese-operated cargo vessel, was attacked on Feb. 18 while sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, U.S. Central Command said.
The missile attack forced the crew to abandon the vessel, which had been on its way to Bulgaria after leaving Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates. It was transporting more than 41,000 tons of fertilizer, CENTCOM said in a statement.
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Ships need to get armed in every way possible,its the only answer. Missile attacks need to be responded to immediately and at least 10X to whomever fires the missile once there is a heavy price it will stop.
Beat me to it! I just mimicked almost exactly what you posted.
It's about time. I am always a day late and a dollar short. I can't thank you enough for this opportunity FRiend.
I think that you may have said it better though.
Not really. We both realize that Trump had it down. If someone hit us he hit back a lot harder. It’s what brave countries who care about their citizens do.
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