Suddenly! Many merchant ships were attacked in the Red Sea! The risk increased dramatically! Israeli-related ships...

According to CCTV news, the Associated Press reported on December 3, local time, that the U.S. Department of Defense stated that multiple merchant ships and a U.S. warship were attacked in the Red Sea that day.

The U.S. Department of Defense said it was aware of reports of attacks on the U.S. destroyer USS Carney and multiple merchant ships in the Red Sea, but did not specify the source of the attacks. The Pentagon said it would provide detailed explanations after more information is obtained.

According to an American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) report that day, a U.S. official said that the U.S. destroyer USS Carney shot down several drones flying in its direction from areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen that day in the Red Sea.

According to foreign media reports, the ships attacked may be a container ship "NUMBER 9" and two bulk carriers "UNITY EXPLORER" and "AOMSOPHIE II".

Yemen's Houthi armed forces stated on December 3 that they launched an attack on two Israeli ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that day. Israel responded that the two merchant ships that were attacked had nothing to do with Israel.

According to a statement from the Houthis in Yemen, one ship was hit by a missile fired by the Houthis, and another was hit by a drone. The Houthis claimed that the attack was carried out after the two ships rejected a warning message from the Houthi armed maritime forces, and said that the armed forces will continue to prevent Israeli ships from sailing in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea until Israel stops its attacks on Gaza. Zone attack. In the statement, the Houthis once again warned all Israeli ships or ships related to Israel that if they violate the content of this statement or previous statements issued by the Houthis, they will be regarded as legitimate targets for attack.

Israel Defense Forces spokesman Hagari said on the 3rd that the two merchant ships that were attacked had nothing to do with Israel. Hagari also said that one merchant ship was seriously damaged and in danger of sinking, while another merchant ship was slightly damaged.

Since Israel launched large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip, Yemen's Houthi armed forces have launched multiple attacks on Israel through drones and missiles, and threatened to launch attacks on Israeli ships through various means in the Red Sea and elsewhere. Before announcing the seizure of ships on November 19, the Houthis stated that ships flying the Israeli flag, ships operated by Israeli companies, or ships owned by Israeli companies would be targeted.

According to sources in the international shipping and insurance industries, there have been an increase in attacks on merchant ships in some waters in the Middle East recently, and many ships have to take detours to avoid danger, resulting in increased costs. According to analysts in the insurance industry, war insurance premiums are expected to rise for merchant ships that choose routes with higher security risks in the Middle East, especially those with ties to Israel.