Saudi Arabia’s official news agency (SPA) confirmed that the ship «Ancyliа» belonging to one of the Saudi companies in the Red Sea was targeted. According to SPA, following the attack, a fire broke out in the front section of the ship, but all crew members are safe.

A source at Saudi Arabia’s transportation organization also said that the relevant authorities have taken the necessary measures to ensure the security of the ship «Ancyliа». Earlier, the Iran-backed Houthis had announced that they had targeted two oil tankers belonging to Saudi Arabia.