(AFP-South China Morning Post-Hong Kong) A Chinese-owned oil tanker was attacked on Saturday off Yemen by ballistic missiles fired by Houthi rebels, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday. The MV Huang Pu issued a distress call but did not request assistance. A fire broke out on board the ship but was extinguished within 30 minutes. No casualties were reported and the vessel resumed its course for India. CENTCOM said Houthi rebels had launched four anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea near the MV Huang Pu before a fifth hit the vessel. Following the attack, CENTCOM said U.S. forces engaged six drones launched by the Houthis, five of which crashed into the Red Sea.
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