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Ukrainian Crew Repels Houthi USV Attack in Red Sea Yesterday with Semi-Automatic Rifles

Jul 23, 2024, 10:12 AM

A Ukrainian crew aboard a container ship in the Red Sea successfully repelled an attack by a Houthi unmanned surface vehicle (USV) loaded with explosives yesterday. The incident occurred when the Houthi USV attempted to target the ship. The crew, including several Russian-speaking members, destroyed the USV using semi-automatic rifles, preventing any damage to the vessel. The attack was thwarted by rifle fire, demonstrating the crew's quick response and effective defensive measures.