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Iranian-backed Houthis attacked the Ukrainian ship Verbena with two anti-ship cruise missiles in the Gulf of Aden. A fire broke out on board, and one sailor was seriously injured, according to the US Central Command. The Verbena vessel reported damage and subsequent fires on board. The crew continues to fight the fire, the report says. An aircraft from the Philippine Sea warship (CG 58) evacuated the wounded sailor to a nearby partner warship for medical care. The bulk carrier Verbena was sailing from Malaysia to Italy with wooden building materials. The Ukrainian vessel was under the control …

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