Yemeni Forces Target 2 Ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Yemeni military forces carried out two operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in response to the US and UK aggression against Yemen, a spokesman said.
In a televised statement on Thursday, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed that the first operation targeted the oil vessel SOUNION, which is owned by a company that deals with the Israeli regime. He noted that the vessel was struck with accuracy while navigating in the Red Sea and is now at risk of sinking.
On Wednesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO) said the Greek-flagged oil tanker was attacked 77 nautical miles (142 kilometers) west of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.
Unidentified attackers in two boats reportedly fired four shells at the tanker, causing it to lose control. The Greek company Delta Tankers, which owns the SOUNION, confirmed that the vessel was adrift following the incident, Al Mayadeen reported.
As for the second operation, the YAF spokesperson said the Sw North Wind I vessel, also belonging to a company engaged with the Zionist regime, has been targeted. Saree noted that the ship was hit with precision while sailing in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Saree mentioned that the two vessels violated the ban imposed by the YAF on entering the ports of occupied Palestine.
According to Saree, the two operations were carried out by the Yemeni Naval Forces, the Air Force, and the Missile Force using a combination of military boats, ballistic and cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Saree stated that Yemen’s military operations will continue until the Israeli aggression ends and the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip is lifted.
