Houthis announce another attack on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden
[Regnum] The Iran-backed Yemeni Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) announced an attack on another American ship in the Gulf of Aden after the US and British navies began bombing their positions. Representative of the Yemeni movement Yahya Saria stated this on the Al-Masirah TV channel.
“The Yemeni navy carried out anti-ship missile attacks on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden in response to aggression against Yemeni territory,” he said.
Saria assured that the Houthis will not leave any attacks against the republic unanswered.
As Regnum reported, on January 15, the Houthis confirmed a missile attack on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden. The military representative of the Yemeni movement, Yahya Saria, noted that the hit was direct. All American and British ships and units participating in military aggression against Yemen are regarded as “enemy targets,” he emphasized. Saria assured that the Yemeni movement will continue to conduct military operations to implement the decision to ban Israeli ships from crossing the Red and Arabian Seas.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the West is indifferent to the deaths of civilians in Yemen and other countries. Thus, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova commented on the bombing of Yemen by the forces of the United States, Great Britain and the international coalition.
On the night of January 12, the American and British Air Forces, with the support of the international coalition, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. More than 60 Houthi targets were attacked using over 100 precision-guided munitions of various types. The targets of the air raid were drone production centers and weapons depots.
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British Navy reports an unknown UAV off the coast of Yemen
British authorities are investigating information about an unknown drone that was spotted off the southeast coast of Yemen, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) of the British Navy said.
It is noted that an unknown drone was spotted approximately 150 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni city of Al-Shihr. Vessels were advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity.
As Regnum reported, on January 16, the British Navy announced a new attack on a ship off the coast of Yemen. The incident occurred approximately 100 nautical miles northwest of the port of Salif. The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier Zogarafia was attacked. The Ambrey company, which specializes in maritime security issues, clarified that the ship received minor damage after being hit by a missile.
On the night of January 12, the United States, together with its allies represented by Great Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and Bahrain, launched multiple strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. According to the Pentagon, about 60 targets in Yemen were hit with more than 150 precision-guided munitions.
British Foreign Office chief David Cameron said that London will support the United States if Washington decides to launch further strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
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Cartage company Nippon Yusen has suspended transportation in the Red Sea
Japanese transport company Nippon Yusen announced the suspension of transportation on the Red Sea. Jiji agency reports this
It is noted that transportation was temporarily suspended due to the tense situation in the region.
According to the publication, this step was taken after American and British troops warned against approaching the area after the bombing began.
As reported by Regnum news agency, the situation in the Red Sea has become the reason for the search for alternative routes, reported the Russian company Sovcomflot, which supplies hydrocarbons and petroleum products. The company believes that due to the conflict, global international supply chains have now been disrupted and, as a result, transportation has become more expensive.
The seaport in the Belgian city of Antwerp suffered disruptions amid the worsening situation in the Red Sea. It is noted that no serious problems have been observed yet, but there are risks of their occurrence due to periodic changes in the movement schedule of sea vessels. Thus, many ships were redirected around the Red Sea through Cape Town, South Africa, which increased the travel time.
Earlier, Reuters reported that a US-owned cargo ship came under rocket fire off the coast of Yemen. The Royal Navy's Maritime Trade Coordination Center confirmed a missile hit a ship 95 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni city of Aden. According to him, the strike was carried out from the air.
Later, the leadership of the US Armed Forces admitted that the Houthis hit an American container ship in the Red Sea with a missile attack; there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
On the night of January 12, the United States and Britain, with the support of the international coalition, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The US Air Force attacked more than 60 Houthi targets using over 100 precision-guided munitions of various types. The targets of the air raid were drone production centers and weapons depots.
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Russian foreign ministry spokesman Zakharova on the shelling of an oil tanker from Russia
Russia does not have official information about the shelling in the Gulf of Aden of a tanker allegedly transporting Russian oil.
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“No official information has been received on this matter,” she said, answering a corresponding question.
The diplomat clarified that Russia stands - and does so consistently - for the safety of international sea routes, cargo and passenger transport, including in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea.
As reported by Regnum news agency, earlier Reuters, citing the British security company Ambrey, stated that Yemeni rebels from the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) allegedly fired at a tanker in the Gulf of Aden, presumably transporting Russian oil.
The company suggested that the strike could have been carried out by mistake due to the fact that the attackers received outdated information about the ship’s connection with the British company. The ship was flying the flag of Panama, the publication says.
It is clarified that the tanker was not damaged as a result of the shelling, no one was injured, the missile that was launched in its direction fell into the water at a distance of 400–500 m from the side.
On the night of January 12, the United States and Britain, with the support of Australia, Canada, Bahrain, and the Netherlands, began a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen. Traffic targets were hit with Tomahawk cruise missiles. London and Washington explained their actions to protect ships that are under fire from Yemen.
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Russia condemns the attacks by the United States and Britain. The Russian leader's representative also called the strikes on Yemen illegitimate from the point of view of international law.
Japanese transport company Nippon Yusen announced the suspension of transportation on the Red Sea. It is noted that transportation was temporarily suspended due to the tense situation in the region.
The situation in the Red Sea has led to the search for alternative routes, said the Russian company Sovcomflot, which supplies hydrocarbons and petroleum products. The company believes that due to the conflict, global international supply chains have now been disrupted and, as a result, transportation has become more expensive.