Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Dutch-flagged ship

In a statement, the Houthis' military spokesperson said Monday's attack was carried out by a cruise missile.

Yemen's Houthi militants claimed on Wednesday responsibility for an attack on the Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Minervagracht.

FILE: Plumes of smoke rise from what is said to be Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, the MV Magic Seas that was, according to Yemen's Houthis, attacked following an alleged exchange with the captain, off southwest Yemen. (HOUTHI MEDIA CENTER/Handout via REUTERS)

In a statement, the Houthis' military spokesperson said Monday's attack was carried out by a cruise missile.