"Dead Ship" In Red Sea As Houthis Claim 1st Successful Drone Boat Hit, Launch Dual Strikes On Israel

"Dead Ship" In Red Sea As Houthis Claim 1st Successful Drone Boat Hit, Launch Dual Strikes On Israel. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have launched a boat-borne bomb attack against a commercial ship in the Red Sea on June 12. The use of a boat loaded with explosives raised the specter of 2000’s USS Cole attack by al-Qaida that killed 17 on board the US warship.

Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor. This is reportedly the first successful hit by the Houthis using a drone boat.

Houthis have used drone boats for attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, but they have been unable to actually score a hit with one until now, Business Insider reported.

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