Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

Sanaa, Yemen Yemen
British oil ship Andromeda Star directly hit by Houthi naval missiles, extent of damage unknown
Houthis claim responsibility for damaging oil tanker MV Andromeda Star in Red Sea using naval missiles
Houthis have been increasing attacks against shipping and military targets in the region as tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas
Houthis promise more attacks against Israel for ongoing war on Hamas in Gaza
Houthis shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen's airspace
Three antiship ballistic missiles fired by Houthis hit multiple targets, causing damage to two vessels
US military confirms shooting down of MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen, no further details provided
Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

In recent developments, Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for damaging an oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, in the Red Sea using naval missiles. Additionally, they shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone of the US military in Yemen's airspace. The Houthis had previously targeted two US attack drones since the start of Israel's war on Gaza.

According to reports, three antiship ballistic missiles were fired by the Houthis into the Red Sea at multiple targets, resulting in damage to MV Andromeda Star and another vessel, MV MAISHA. The Houthi military spokesman promised more attacks in opposition to Israel's ongoing war on Hamas in Gaza.

The US military confirmed that an MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down over Yemen, but did not provide further details about the incident or the damage caused. The Houthis have been increasing their attacks against shipping and military targets in the region as tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas.

The British oil ship Andromeda Star, which was recently sold to a company registered in the Seychelles, was directly hit by Houthi naval missiles. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

These attacks come after a period of relative calm in the region and highlight the ongoing instability and conflict in Yemen. The Houthis have been fighting against the internationally recognized government since 2014, with support from Iran, and their actions continue to pose a significant threat to regional security.

The US Central Command has not yet issued a statement regarding these incidents. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has advised all vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to exercise extreme caution due to the increased risk of attacks from Houthi rebels.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • No further details have been provided about the damage caused to the US drone or its impact on military operations
  • The extent of damage to the oil tanker MV Andromeda Star is currently unknown

Sources

78%

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Yemen’s Houthis damage oil tanker, shoot down US drone

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Saturday, 27 April 2024 12:51
  • Unique Points
    • Yemen's Houthis damaged an oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, in the Red Sea with naval missiles.
    • The Houthis shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone of the US military in Yemen's airspace.
    • Three antiship ballistic missiles were fired by the Houthis into the Red Sea at multiple targets, damaging MV Andromeda Star and another vessel, MV MAISHA.
    • The Houthi military spokesman promised more attacks in opposition to Israel’s war on Gaza.
    • The Houthis had previously shot down two US attack drones since the start of the war on Gaza.
  • Accuracy
    • The Houthis shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone of the US military in Yemen’s airspace.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article reports on the Houthis damaging an oil tanker and shooting down a US drone. While there is no clear editorializing or pontification in the text, there are instances of selective reporting and sensationalism. The article focuses on the damage to the MV Andromeda Star and the shooting down of an MQ-9 Reaper drone, but it does not mention that these incidents were in response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen. By omitting this context, the article creates a misleading narrative that presents the Houthis as aggressive actors without providing sufficient information about the underlying causes of their actions. Additionally, there is no disclosure of sources for some of the information presented in the article.
    • The Houthis have damaged an oil tanker and downed another MQ-9 Reaper drone of the United States as they promise more attacks in opposition to Israel’s war on Gaza.
    • This is the third US attack drone shot down by the Houthis since the start of the war on Gaza, with the first brought down in November, followed by another in February.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several examples of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It uses loaded language such as
    • Yemen’s Houthis have damaged an oil tanker and downed another MQ-9 Reaper drone of the United States as they promise more attacks in opposition to Israel’s war on Gaza.
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  • Bias (80%)
    Al Jazeera's article reports on the Houthis damaging an oil tanker and shooting down a US drone. The author does not provide any context or information about the conflict between Yemen and other countries, such as Israel or the US. Instead, they focus solely on the actions of the Houthis and present them in a negative light by using phrases like 'promises more attacks' and 'reinvigorated military activity'. The author also quotes Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree without providing any counterpoint or context from other perspectives. This one-sided reporting can be considered religious bias as it favors the Houthis, who are a Shia Muslim group, over their Sunni Muslim adversaries. Additionally, the author uses language that depicts the Houthis as extreme or unreasonable by describing their attacks on ships in the Indian Ocean as a 'new theatre of confrontation'.
    • Houthis say they will stop the attacks in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes, demanding Israel stop its war on Gaza.
      • reinvigorated military activity by the Yemeni group comes after weeks of a relative lull when the number of attacks had dropped.
        • This is the third US attack drone shot down by the Houthis since the start of the war on Gaza, with the first brought down in November, followed by another in February.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        100%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Middle East crisis live: Hamas ‘reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal’

        theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Tom Ambrose Saturday, 27 April 2024 12:31
        • Unique Points
          • Hamas is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza
          • Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya is evaluating Israel’s proposal and will submit Hamas’ response upon completion of the study
          • Israel’s proposal is in response to a previous proposal from Hamas two weeks ago
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        93%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacks

        Military Times Company LLC Jonathan Lehrfeld Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:19
        • Unique Points
          • The Navy destroyer Mason shot down a missile launched by the Houthi militant group on Wednesday, January 31, in the Red Sea.
          • No injuries or damage were reported from the missile attack and later in the day, US forces destroyed four aerial drones launched by Houthi militants in Yemen.
        • Accuracy
          • Experts suggest possible reasons for the recent lack of aggression by the Houthis include deterrence by American air defense systems, a need to restock their arsenal or Tehran discouraging proxies from provocative actions towards the US.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (90%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation by framing it as either a result of deterrence by American air defense systems or the Houthis needing to restock their weapons.
          • . . . experts told Military Times a few possibilities may explain, including deterrence by American air defense systems, a need by the militants to restock a dwindling arsenal and or the recent historic military escalation between Iran and Israel.
          • Brent Sadler of the Heritage Foundation, who noted the Houthis are likely not done attempting attacks . . .
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        97%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed

        Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ JON GAMBRELL Saturday, 27 April 2024 12:55
        • Unique Points
          • A ship traveling in the Gulf of Aden came under attack on Thursday.
          • The captain reported a loud bang heard and a splash and smoke seen coming from the sea.
          • Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the attack late Thursday, identifying the ship as the MSC Darwin.
        • Accuracy
          • The Houthis have launched over 50 attacks on shipping since November, seized one vessel and sank another.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        97%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        US coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden

        The Associated Press News Wednesday, 24 April 2024 12:02
        • Unique Points
          • A warship in the US-led coalition intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday.
          • The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing the missile.
          • An explosion occurred about 130 kilometers (80 miles) southeast of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden.
          • A US-flagged, owned and operated vessel named MV Yorktown was likely targeted by the missile.
          • No injuries or damage were reported by US, coalition or commercial ships.
        • Accuracy
          • The Houthis have launched over 50 attacks on shipping since November, seized one vessel and sank another.
          • Houthis have said they would continue their attacks until Israel ends its war in Gaza.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication