Yemn rebels launch attack on ship from Saudi Arabia

Yemen Houthi rebels have attacked a ship from Saudi Arabia, probaly a Al Madinah frigate. According to the latest information the attack was carried out by 3 suicide boat and 2 members of the crew have died.

Yemeni rebels destroy Emirati military vessel

These photos show the damage suffered by an Emirati HSV-2 catamaran. The boat was attacked bu houthi rebels in Bab al-Mandab strait in the early hours of last Saturday (check Charly015 analysis analysis). As it was dark, it was not possible to confirm if it was an actual attack or just a propaganda video.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack, claiming that it was a civil ship carrying wounded Yemenis and civilians. According to their information, the ship was on a civilian mission and was chartered to the National Marine Dredging Company. It is likely that a Chinese antiship missile YJ-8 was used on the attack.

References

- Photos found in twitter.
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37561749
- http://charly015.blogspot.co.uk