On the night of April 26, the Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on the Israeli ship MSC Darwin in the Gulf of Aden. According to a statement released by the group, the Yemeni Navy executed an operation using ship-based missiles and drones targeting the Israeli vessel. The operation was successful in achieving its objectives, according to the statement.
The MSC Darwin container ship, which flies the Liberian flag and is owned by MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) based in Geneva, was reported to be in the Gulf of Aden at the time of the attack. MarineTraffic, a website that provides real-time traffic information, confirmed the location of the ship. The incident marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region.