Houthis Sink Cargo Ship Magic Seas in Red Sea with Drones and Missiles — Footage Goes Viral

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A chilling video released by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, has gone viral online after capturing the dramatic attack and sinking of the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Magic Seas in the Red Sea. The incident occurred on July 6, 2025, and marks the most significant escalation in maritime conflict by the Houthis in recent months.

In the video, armed Houthi fighters are seen boarding the ship after warning the crew, followed by a coordinated assault using drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, and explosive-laden boats. Moments later, multiple explosions rip through the vessel, ultimately sending it beneath the waves. The footage, described as “insane” and “unprecedented,” has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about shipping safety in one of the world’s busiest trade routes.

According to Houthi statements, the Magic Seas was targeted for allegedly violating a maritime blockade imposed on ships linked to Israel. Despite carrying iron and fertilizer from China to Turkey, the vessel was accused of previously docking at Israeli ports — a red line for the Houthis in their ongoing show of support for Palestine amid the Gaza crisis.

Reports confirm that the ship’s crew ignored radio warnings before the strike. However, the Houthis allowed the evacuation and safe rescue of all 22 crew members, who were later transferred to Djibouti by a nearby merchant ship.

The Magic Seas, co-managed by Greek firms Stem Shipping and Allseas Marine, is the first confirmed commercial vessel to be sunk by the Houthis in the Red Sea since the rebel group ramped up maritime attacks last December.

The bold assault is not just a regional act of defiance—it sends a global message. Experts say it represents a dangerous shift in Houthi tactics, transforming rhetoric into open warfare at sea. It also raises the stakes for global shipping, insurance rates, and diplomatic stability in the region.

Adding fuel to the fire, the Magic Seas strike came just one day before another Liberian-flagged ship, the Eternity C, was hit in a separate attack, resulting in three crew fatalities.

International shipping bodies and governments have condemned the attacks, while maritime analysts now warn of higher risk premiums, rerouted cargo routes, and potential retaliatory military responses from global powers. The incident threatens to destabilize trade flows across the Suez Canal corridor and the Horn of Africa.

With viral footage now making rounds across global social media, the world is watching — and waiting — to see how this new chapter of Red Sea conflict unfolds.