Greek-Flagged Ship Sounion Ablaze After Attack by Yemen's Houthis

The Greek-flagged ship Sounion has been on fire since August 23, following an attack by Yemen's Houthis. The EU Red Sea naval mission Aspides reported that so far there are no signs of an oil spill. Photos shared by Aspides show fire and smoke emerging from the vessel's main deck.

The Greek-flagged ship Sounion has been engulfed in flames since August 23 following an attack by Yemen's Houthis, according to the EU Red Sea naval mission Aspides in a post on X.

Aspides confirmed that there are no apparent signs of an oil spill at this time. The EU mission released images, dated yesterday, showing fire and smoke billowing from the vessel's main deck.

(With inputs from agencies.)