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The US confirmed new attacks by missiles and drones on military ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea

The US confirmed new attacks by missiles and drones on military ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea
The United States confirmed new strikes by missiles and drones against military ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea (REUTERS/FILE)

He US Navy Central Command The shooting took place this Sunday Two anti-ship missiles towards the paths Maritime trade South Red Sea from controlled areas The Houthis Inside Yemenas well as attacks Drones for oil tankers and military vessels salvaged without material or personal damage.

In a statement posted on social media X (formerly Twitter)He Central Command On Saturday he was found shot.Two Houthi anti-ship missiles” towards the section Sea transport“None of the vessels were affected Ballistic Missiles”.

He pointed to the ship as well USS LaboonIt is part of a military operation led by America To protect sea traffic from Houthi attacks was unleashed in response to the indiscriminate attack of Israel in the territory A Palestinian from GazaFour people were shot down Drones “Who left Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen” mentioned in his address.

No damage was done in the incident.

Also, at night angerHe Central Command Information about two oil tankers was also received Norwegian flag with another Indian flagThey had received Drone attacks from Yemen.

The USS Laboon shot down four drones that “left Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas” (REUTERS/FILE)

First, the M/V BlamanenHe said he received a Drone attack It fell in its vicinity, causing no damage.

The second ship, the M/V SaibabaIt was reported to have been hit by a drone, but was also unharmed.

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Both ships received assistance USS Laboon.

According to him Central CommandThe 14th and 15th attacks against Maritime business for that The Houthis From October 17.

This Saturday night to be exact British Navy It warned of two new “incidents” nearby Bab Al Mandeb StraitIt connects Red Sea with Gulf of AdenVessels plying through the sea route were also asked to exercise caution Most important in the world.

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new attacks on Israeli or affiliated ships crossing the Red Sea (REUTERS/FILE)

Both information Central Command such as British Navy These “incidents” refer to approximately the same time, which occurred in the same area.

No group has yet claimed these actions.

The The Houthis Many have been published A barrage of missiles and drone strikes Against the south Israel In these last two and a half months.

They also announced They attack ships with The flag of the Jewish stateOwned or attributed to Israeli companies Israel It contains Bab Al Mandeb StraitThis caused major shipping companies to suspend their operations on that sea route.

America He announced a formation last Tuesday International Alliance to protect Commercial shipping in the Red Sea Attacks of Yemen's Houthi rebelsHelped Iran.

(with information from EFE)