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The Houthis hit the M/T Wind tanker transporting Russian oil in the Red Sea with an anti-ship missile. The news was made public by the press service of the US Central Command. At approximately 01:00 local time, on April 18, Iranian-backed Houthi forces launched an anti-ship ballistic missile and successfully hit the Panamanian-flagged M/T Wind, […]
A new war is unfolding in the waters of the Red Sea. Yemeni Houthi rebels, acting with the support of Iran, attack undersea communication cables connecting Europe and Asia. Over the past few months, the Houthis have already disabled four cables. This led to serious Internet outages, slower speeds, and interruptions in online services. The […]
The US and UK military, with the support of their allies, have launched new strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The United States Air Force said that it used F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and E-2C Hawkeyes for the operation. In turn, the British Air Force has deployed European Typhoon FGR4 fighters to strike the […]
The Houthis mistakenly attacked a tanker carrying Russian oil near Yemen. Militants fired a missile at a ship in the Red Sea. This was reported by the British maritime security company Ambrey, Reuters reports. It is noted that the UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) received a report of a missile fired 90 nautical miles southeast […]
The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight Eisenhower enters the Red Sea. The US command took this step to calm down the Yemeni Houthis, who began attacking civilian vessels. The U.S. Naval Institute reported on the overturning of the American ship. “The carrier strike group led by the USS Dwight Eisenhower is off the coast […]
Iraqi police found a Houthi Quds cruise missile and a truck-based launcher. This is reports the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The rocket was found in the city of Babylon. Apparently, it was unable to take off and went off the guide, after which it was abandoned in the middle of the city. “The use […]
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announces the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian against the Houthis. The Pentagon announced the details of this multinational initiative. The main goal of the operation is to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. In the Red Sea region, the problem of seafarers’ protection and compliance with international […]