Houthi Forces Claim Attack on Saudi Navy Landing Ship and Military Boats
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, August 17 - Sana'a reports: The Houthi-controlled Masirah TV reported on the 17th that the organization used "multiple ballistic missiles" to attack a Saudi Navy landing ship and four accompanying military boats sailing in the Red Sea near the Yemeni port of Mocha. The landing ship caught fire and burned, and several military boats were sunk.
As of now, there has been no response from the Saudi side.
Classification
Region
Latin America, West Asia, Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
5 military boats
Activity
Houthi forces attacked a Saudi naval landing ship and accompanying military boats using multiple ballistic missiles
Location
Mocha · Red Sea · Yemen
Unit
Houthi forces
Time
August 17
Equipment
ballistic missilesnaval landing shipmilitary boats
Summary
Houthi forces attacked a Saudi naval landing ship and four accompanying military boats near Mocha in the Red Sea on August 17, using multiple ballistic missiles. The landing ship caught fire and several military boats were reported sunk. As of now, there has been no response from Saudi authorities.
Key Facts
- Houthi forces attacked a Saudi naval landing ship near Mocha
- Multiple ballistic missiles were used in the attack
- Several military boats were sunk
- The Saudi side has not responded yet