Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their attacks against international maritime and aerial targets. Recent incidents include the firing of ballistic missiles at a Panama-flagged oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, en route to India from Russia in the Red Sea, which was subsequently assisted by the Indian Navy's INS Kochi. Additionally, the Houthis have successfully downed multiple U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones, with the latest incidents bringing the total to three drones, each valued at approximately $30 million. One of these drones was carrying an advanced AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, which is now likely in Iran's possession. The persistent threat posed by the Houthis has led to significant disruptions in both maritime and aerial operations in the region.
Vessel sustains damage near #Yemen's Mokha after explosion in its proximity, UKMTO says https://t.co/77khzMiQNm
A vessel that reported on Monday an explosion in its proximity, 54 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Mokha, has sustained damage but the ship and crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call, the @UK_MTO said. British maritime security firm Ambrey has said that a…
US Has Now Lost Three MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Yemen, At Cost Of $90 Million https://t.co/bjw2QoV4Af
Vessel sustains damage near Yemen's Mokha after explosion in its proximity, UKMTO says https://t.co/6IejHcCNua https://t.co/VwUB89vtmS
The #Houthis in #Yemen, another proxy carefully nurtured by #Iran over the years, have unleashed their drones and missiles to play havoc with merchant shipping in the maritime lanes of the #RedSea, argues @navdeepsuri https://t.co/eTDhhFfDrW
UPDATE: The vessel 'has sustained damage' but is reported as safe, along with its crew, and is proceeding to the next port of call. https://t.co/NtByLw0yww
The Houthi conflict has demonstrated that ballistic missiles can indeed hit vessels in motion, though not reliably, writes Michael Armstrong. https://t.co/EAJZ8cc12t
UKMTO SAYS VESSEL AND CREW REPORTED SAFE, PROCEEDING TO NEXT PORT OF CALL
UKMTO SAYS COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER REPORTS VESSEL 54NM NORTHWEST OF YEMEN'S MOKHA HAS SUSTAINED DAMAGE
BREAKING: According to UKMTO, a ship in the Red Sea was attacked and sustained damage due to an explosion. https://t.co/Z8F1p028Tu
Vessel attack update from this morning : Vessel has sustained damage. This is a change from earlier reports. https://t.co/qhupRmKIyP
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 069 UPDATE 002 ATTACK https://t.co/fX3hWupi7g #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://t.co/kjZMkWOJnW
Containership Reportedly Targeted With Missiles in Red Sea https://t.co/bhAsONOcT4
BREAKING: The Houthis in Yemen have fired 3 missiles at a Maltese container ship sailing from Djibouti to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The Houthis continue to disrupt international maritime trade, creating supply chain issues and rising prices. 🇩🇯🇸🇦🇲🇹 https://t.co/iHOJHrjsnh
In Visuals: How Navy Thwarted Houthi Attack In Red Sea | INS Kochi Saves Russia-To-Gujarat Oil Ship | #TNDIGITALVIDEOS https://t.co/jJAvnjJsVC
Containership CMA CGM Manta Ray fits the profile for the ship that may have been attacked by the #Houthi. The ship secured its AIS 14 hours ago and was last located in the outer anchorage of Djibouti. https://t.co/RSTgJXG4Gt
British Maritime Trade Authority : We have received a report of an incident 54 nautical miles northwest of Moha in Yemen. https://t.co/hlmO1BhCUv
US military shoots down 5 drones over Red Sea #UnitedStates #RedSea #Drones https://t.co/yl2PbVHNSh
British Royal Navy сonfirms attack on vessel near Yemen's port of Mocha https://t.co/OYRBIxGMoh https://t.co/6GxsqVPbgp
Container ship reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen's Mokha, Ambrey says https://t.co/77khzMiQNm
Houthis fire three missiles toward vessel operated by shipper that trades with Israel https://t.co/9LIPhXlXIr
The defense industrial base is far from fixed, Part MDCXIV: “It is an example of the single-source chokepoints that Pentagon experts have long flagged as a risk. Despite efforts to diversify, many weapon materials have no U.S. manufacturers.” 1/ https://t.co/OJpKeuqouR
A Malta-flagged container ship was reportedly targeted with three missiles while on route from Djibouti to the Saudi city of Jeddah, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday. https://t.co/OXhnx55shS
British Royal Navy сonfirms attack on vessel near Yemen’s port of Mocha https://t.co/uBu7IyMj1z https://t.co/a922uJfTdN
⚡#BREAKING UKMTO says it was informed by company security officer of explosion in close proximity of merchant vessel - advisory note — Reuters
UKMTO SAYS INFORMED BY COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER OF EXPLOSION IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF MERCHANT VESSEL - ADVISORY NOTE
A suspected missile attack by Houthis in Yemen targeted a container ship in the Red Sea on Monday, authorities said, the latest assault in their campaign against international shipping in the crucial maritime route. The attack happened off the coast of Mokha, Yemen, the British…
#Houthis strike again: #OilTanker damaged, #US #drone shot down https://t.co/DxNtaJWi4a
U.S. military says it engaged 5 unmanned drones over Red Sea https://t.co/gip8nG40uk
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 069 ATTACK https://t.co/fX3hWupi7g #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://t.co/PvZhXhFaFf
U.S. military says it engaged five unmanned drones over Red Sea https://t.co/vBbxI9824m
U.S. Central Command announced earlier tonight that it’s Forces had Successfully Intercepted 5 One-Way “Suicide” Drones over Western Yemen, that were launched by the Houthi Terrorist Group and determined to be an Imminent Threat to Commercial and Coalition Naval Vessels in the…
Houthi Forces Confirm Attacks on American Drone and Dark Fleet Tanker https://t.co/tzEzXpPD5Z
US military says it engaged five unmanned drones over Red Sea - Reuters
US military says it engaged five unmanned drones over Red Sea https://t.co/vZ6vFoplNm https://t.co/mbp4vpzAkz
April 28 Red Sea Update Between 1:48 and 2:27 a.m. (Sanaa time), April 28, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) successfully engaged five airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the Red Sea. It was determined the UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and… https://t.co/KzVTsX9eA3
The U.S. defense industrial base is ill-equipped to produce adequate materiel to satisfy mission objectives in any one geopolitical theater, let alone three, Robert Almelor Delfeld writes. https://t.co/BLExWNbSqh
Threats by Yemen’s #Houthis against merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden remain persistent, the commander overseeing EU’s Operation #Aspides has told Al Arabiya English. https://t.co/xXcuJk22zG
Indian Navy rescues oil tanker hit by Houthi missiles in Red Sea https://t.co/IOCIuaNFqJ
#BREAKING The British Maritime Authority @UK_MTO says a small boat with four gunmen on board has attacked a ship 177 nautical miles off the coast of southeastern Yemen.
🇾🇪⚡ Report of an incident 177 Nautical miles southeast of Nishtun, Yemen. A small craft with 4 persons onboard approached the vessel. https://t.co/nC0frTb46K
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 177NM southeast of Nishtun, #Yemen. The Master of a Merchant Vessel reported that one small craft, blue and yellow in colour, with 4 persons onboard approached the vessel on the port side. The Merchant Vessel conducted self-protection… https://t.co/9XNl6vx6fy
Yemen Houthis Say They Downed A $30 Million U.S. Reaper Drone—Again https://t.co/jIc6z6M8nk https://t.co/yxv916RTCC
Bing West "The U.S. Navy has expended $1 billion, firing $2 million missiles to shoot down Iranian Shahed drones costing $20,000 ". Yes, a $,3000 killer RPV could do it, but DoD does not have an open door for inventors & demands compliance with thousands of regulations before…
New incident reported today … Vessel approached by a small craft. Small craft ceased its pursuit and no damages reported. https://t.co/AUzWbGrQea
UKMTO ADVISORY INCIDENT 068 SUSPICIOUS APPROACH https://t.co/K4BU9BXk05 #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://t.co/P3KXBAEU4G
#IndianNavy destroyer rescued the crew of MV Andromeda Star after a #Houthi missile assault https://t.co/mw04PI4yFT
Indian warship, INS Kochi responded to the maritime security incident involving an attack on a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker https://t.co/mZvhKBnVRz
Cheap drones are today's munitions NOT platforms but Pentagon procurement under thousands of regulations makes cheap impossible: the Replicator program for "cheap” drones starts at $30,000 & most are over $250,000. Bing West National Review "America’s Military Isn’t Providing…
#Indian warship #INSKochi renders help to vessel attacked in #RedSea https://t.co/EWo734jIKB
Houthis in failed attack on U.S.-flagged Maersk Yorktown https://t.co/MkPV1MjpTl
Navy assists Panama-flagged vessel with 22 Indians onboard after Houthi attack https://t.co/LYFdrUu0e1
#IndianNavy | Indian warship responds to attack on Panama-flagged vessel MV Andromeda Star PM on Apr 26 The distressed oil tanker was intercepted by the @indiannavy ship and an aerial recce was carried out by the Indian Navy helicopter to assess the situation. A total of 30… https://t.co/AFhhmdcbFb
#WATCH | A top Houthi official Hussein al Ezzi issued a chilling warning to the #UnitedStates after attacking a British oil tanker ship in the Red Sea and shooting down American military's MQ-9 Reaper drone in #Yemen. https://t.co/zDVEdseoG2
⚡️BREAKING The Yemenis got their hands on an AGM-179 by shooting down an American MQ-9 Iran is likely to get its hands on this AGM-179 JAGM, which is a more advanced and capable missile than the AGM-114 Hellfire https://t.co/rJtjDftnE5
MQ-9 Reaper in Yemen https://t.co/t04I9zzTwZ https://t.co/QYA5eaVf6S
🇾🇪🇺🇸 Footage of the downed US MQ-9 reaper drone over Yemen. They keep shooting them down! https://t.co/k4in7RmXZA https://t.co/bF7Apfrn1F
Yemen's Houthis attack Andromeda Star oil tanker en route to India in Red Sea #Houthis #Yemen #RedSea #India #WorldNews #USDrone https://t.co/iXSiS7h9Vc
Another $30 million US drone destroyed off Yemen’s coast – CBS https://t.co/4gSeIhRlM5 https://t.co/3pXyjt6Ddt
3 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones, worth about $30 million each, have crashed in or near Yemen since November. https://t.co/C67DpAyd5U
📸A Houthi militant posed with the wreckage of downed American MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen. https://t.co/fKOP8fcoof
The Pentagon’s procurement culture of regulations and massive, slow-moving corporations simply has not kept pace with the commoditization of high tech. | @bingwest https://t.co/7O37FvRZzB
🇾🇪 The Houthis have successfully blockaded the Israeli port of Eilat Eilat Port Director: ▫️The port of Eilat has received only two ships since the end of November 2023 ▫️ As a result of blocking Israeli transport and ships connected to Israel, we lose between 6 and 10 million… https://t.co/4GCzxSfFoX
American MQ-9 Reaper UCAV shot down by Yemen’s Houthis was carrying AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). — JAGM is a more advanced and capable missile compared to the legacy AGM-114 Hellfire missiles that the Reaper previously used. — The unit cost of the JAGM missile… https://t.co/ltsTYHA8oR https://t.co/2W5ppKGxbd
Beautiful. The Houthis publish footage showing that before intercepting an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, they spent some time targeting the target from another drone. https://t.co/a7TmoW3QC4
Houthis claim to shoot down US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage https://t.co/ic8oxrpkNh
4th US MQ-9 Reaper drone down in less than 6 months. 3 by the Houthi rebels and 1 in Iraq. It all started with the Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on another Reaper drone eventually causing the crash on 14 March 2023 over the Black Sea. https://t.co/AVwrZvUy8K
⚡️BREAKING The Yemenis have shot down another US Air Force MQ-9, bringing the total number of MQ-9s shot down to three. Each of these UAVs cost more than 30 million dollars https://t.co/T8OFnXf4gQ
#Ballistic #missiles fired by #Yemen's #Houthi rebels damage #Panama-flagged #OilTanker en route to #India from #Russia in #RedSea https://t.co/f77pkcts4Q