The United States military has verified that Yemen's Houthi rebels executed a missile assault targeting a merchant vessel in the Red Sea, in conjunction with an attack utilising at least one drone aimed at American warships conducting patrols in the strategic waterway.
Central Command released a statement confirming that the Greek-owned MV Cyclades, sailing under a Maltese flag, was the intended recipient of the three anti-ship ballistic missiles. Despite the attempted attack, the vessel managed to proceed on its journey without sustaining damage.
April 29 Red Sea Update
Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 29, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) and three UAVs from Yemen into the Red Sea towards MV Cyclades, a Malta-flagged, Greece-owned vessel. Initial… pic.twitter.com/r49g6PWO2H
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 30, 2024
In response to the threat, CENTCOM forces swiftly intercepted and neutralised another Houthi UAV that was heading towards the USS Philippine Sea and USS Laboon, two American warships deployed in the Red Sea.
The targeted vessel, identified as a bulk carrier, was reportedly en route from Saleef, Yemen, toward the Suez Canal, according to marine tracking data.
(Source: i24)
