June 7 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM
June 7, 2024
Release Number 20240607-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Additionally, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four UASs and two ASBMs in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen.
- USCENTCOM forces also successfully destroyed one UAS launched from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen into the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed a Houthi patrol boat in the Red Sea.
U.S. Central Command forces have destroyed eight drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over the Red Sea.
The U.S. forces also destroyed two Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea, USCENTCOM said in a press release.
Separately, a coalition ship thwarted a drone attack launched from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen over the Red Sea.
Also, the Iranian-backed militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen over the Red Sea.
U.S. military and merchant vessels have faced persistent threats from Houthi missiles and UAVs in the Red Sea since mid-November, significantly disrupting the free flow of commerce and navigational rights in one of the world's most vital waterways.
The risky situation in the trade route has forced many shipping companies to suspend Red Sea operations, and reroute their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding significant cost and weeks of delay to the delivery of goods.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
PUBLISHED JUN 7, 2024 11:39 AM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE
The situation in the Red Sea region remains very volatile with several new reports. The EU monitoring group is warning of at least three pirate groups being active with two attempted assaults in the past week, while the Houthis conducted an increased level of activity however with no successful attacks.
The latest attempted boarding took place today on a merchant vessel sailing near Somalia. It happened as EU NAVFOR Atalanta increased its estimations in an update issued yesterday saying that it now believes at least three or more Pirate Action Groups (PAGs) could be sailing off the Somali coast, at the area around Socotra and off the coast of Garacad.
A merchant ship sailing 355 nautical miles east of Mogadiscio, Somalia is the latest to report an approach. A skiff was reportedly launched from a mother ship approximately five nautical miles from the vessel and came within 400 meters. EOS Risk Group is reporting that security guards on the vessel fired nine warning shots at the approaching skiff which UKMTO reports contained six armed individuals. The skiff broke off the approach at that point and the vessel was able to proceed without a further incident.
Neptune P2P Group is reporting the vessel involved in today’s incident is the Marshall Island-flagged bulk carrier Pacific Honor (58,900 dwt). It is a Japanese-managed bulker. Neptune notes that the location of this incident is “close to where the cargo ship MV Basilisk was boarded by suspected pirates on May 23,” speculating it could be the same group.
A week ago, a Cook Island-flagged crude oil tanker, Arabesca (105,000 dwt) also reported being approached but it was to the north of the Horn of Africa heading into the Red Sea bound for the Suez Canal. In that situation, the master of the tanker reported spotting two dhows each towing three skiffs that were approaching but they were able to elude them without incident.
Atalanta warns that six to seven dhows that have been taken remain unaccounted for and possibly still in the hands of their captors. In the past 30 days, they received reports of five approaches and three vessels being attacked.
Several hours earlier, the UK Maritime Trade Organizations also received a report of two explosions near a vessel 27 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen near the Bab el-Mandeb. The unnamed ship reported no damage and said it was proceeding.
The Houthis spokesperson late on Friday cited two further attacks without specifics. Yahya Saree said they continued to target ships of companies calling in Israel citing a Malta-registered Greek containership Elbella (23,400 dwt). He also cited the AAL Genoa (25,733 dwt). The cargo ship is registered in Cyprus and managed by Columbia Shipmanagement.
U.S. Central Command is also reporting a very active 24-hour period. CENTCOM said forces destroyed eight Houthi uncrewed aerial systems and two Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis also launched one anti-ship ballistic missile over the Red Sea.
The Italian frigate Virginio Fasan, on assignment to the EU NAVFOR Aspides, also engaged with the Houthis while protecting a merchant vessel in the Red Sea. The frigate repelled a UAV attack.
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two vessels in the Red Sea
US military destroys a Houthi patrol boat in the Red Sea
US military destroys a Houthi patrol boat in the Red SeaU.S. NewsUS military destroyed Friday a Houthi patrol boat in the Red Sea.Additionally, US forces destroyed four unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
They also successfully destroyed one UAS launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen into the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Read more:
Yemen’s Houthis target two vessels in Red Sea
UN demands release of 11 personnel detained in Yemen
US, UK strike in Yemen’s Hodeidah, Houthi Al-Masirah TV reports
Bulker Fends Off Pirates While Houthis Launch New Barrage in Red Sea
U.S.-British airstrikes hit Yemeni capital, Red Sea port Hodeidah
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-06-07 22:23:15
In Sanaa, at least four airstrikes hit the Al-Siyanah military position, according to Houthi media and residents. The strikes caused explosions and sent plumes of smoke rising from the area.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) did not immediately comment on the airstrikes. Earlier on Friday, CENTCOM reported that U.S. forces in the Red Sea had intercepted and destroyed eight Houthi drones in the previous 24 hours.
Houthi-run al-Masirah television said the Sanaa strikes were accompanied by additional raids targeting Houthi positions in Hodeidah, including the city's airport.
On Thursday, the Houthis claimed a joint drone attack with an Iraqi group targeting Israeli ships in Haifa, a claim denied by the Israeli military.
The Houthi group, controlling northern Yemen including Sanaa, began launching attacks on ships they believe are linked to Israel in the Red Sea last November, in solidarity with Palestinians.
The U.S.-British naval coalition has responded with air and missile strikes since January to deter the Houthis. However, these efforts have been met with an escalation in attacks from the Houthis, now targeting both U.S. and British vessels
No comments:
Post a Comment