The Greek-flagged tanker MV Sounion was attacked by the Houthis while transiting the Gulf of Oman, leading to a French rescue operation for the crew.
During the mission, a French frigate destroyed a hostile naval drone loaded with explosives, ensuring the safety of more than two dozen crew members.
Video footage released by the Houthis showed explosions on the MV Sounion, indicating that strategy involved planting explosives on the abandoned vessel.
Images from the EU's naval operation displayed large plumes of smoke from the burning tanker, with multiple locations on fire days after the attack.
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