The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have successfully targeted an Israeli ship, MSC DARWIN, in the Gulf of Aden with missiles and drones, according to Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the YAF spokesperson. Additionally, the YAF launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Israeli targets in Umm Al-Rashrash (Eilat), announcing that the operation has achieved its objectives.
⚡#BreakingNews Yemenis have launched a ballistic missile and a cruise missile at Umm al-Rashrash in Eilat. This video is circulating from the same area; we are awaiting confirmations. pic.twitter.com/aYwv0wZW6P
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The YAF mentioned that they will continue to support the Palestinian people by enforcing a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian seas, and the Indian Ocean. Furthermore, they will carry out further military operations against Israeli targets in occupied Palestine until a ceasefire is achieved in Gaza and the siege imposed on the Strip is lifted.
In a recent speech, Ansar Allah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi confirmed plans to reinforce Yemen’s reach toward the Indian Ocean. The goal is to prevent Israeli-affiliated ships from sailing on the Cape of Good Hope route and toward the Red Sea.
The recent YAF operations include targeting the US-flagged MAERSK YORKTOWN container ship in the Gulf of Aden and a US warship and an Israeli ship in the Pacific Ocean with anti-ship missiles. The operations conducted by the Yemeni Unmanned Air Force have also achieved their set objectives.
Saree reiterated that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue to take further military measures against all hostile targets in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean in defense of Yemen and in support of the oppressed Palestinian people.
Source: Agencies (translated and edited by Al-Manar English Website)
