The British oil tanker Cordelia Moon was attacked in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who used a fishing boat as a gunship. The incident reportedly had serious consequences for the vessel, and the armed guards on board the tanker were unable to effectively confront the attackers.

The released video footage shows the moment of the attack, when a small boat disguised as a fishing boat quickly approached the tanker and detonated it after a collision. Despite their training, the crew and security forces were unable to quickly repel the attack, allowing the Houthis to cause serious damage to the vessel. The security threat in the area is growing amid increasing Houthi activity in the Red Sea.

The Houthi use of fishing boats and other stealthy craft to attack maritime targets has become an increasingly common tactic. Their small size and ability to disguise themselves as civilian vessels make them difficult targets for merchant and oil tanker defenses, posing additional risks to international shipping in the region.

The British tanker Cordelia Moon was carrying oil at the time of the attack and was in international waters when it was struck. According to reports from the scene, the tanker was damaged, but there are currently no reports of major oil leaks or casualties. The crew of the tanker has been evacuated to a safe location, and experts are assessing the damage and stabilizing the vessel.