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Moment Houthi rebels sink cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release video of attack on Eternity C vessel in Red Sea
  • Yemen's Houthi rebels have released footage of an attack on the Eternity C vessel in the Red Sea.
  • The attack led to the sinking of the cargo ship, with at least four people killed and many crew members kidnapped.
  • The Eternity C was first attacked on Monday afternoon using sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades, which destroyed its lifeboats.
  • By Tuesday morning, the vessel was adrift and listing before a subsequent attack forced the crew to abandon it.
  • Watch the video above
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