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Cruise Missile Shakes the Gulf of Aden: A Strike in the Heart of the Sea
The Sanaa-based forces have just announced, through their military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the execution of a military operation targeting a vessel named MINERVAGRACHT in the Gulf of Aden, using a cruise missile, resulting in a direct hit and a fire onboard, leaving the ship at risk of sinking.
Saree explained that the vessel was targeted due to the owning company’s violation of the ban on entering ports in the occupied Palestinian territories, emphasizing that this action was taken in support of the Palestinian people and as a response to the genocidal crimes and starvation tactics committed by the Zionist entity in Gaza.
He affirmed that Sanaa’s forces will continue to enforce the naval blockade on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, stressing that military operations will not stop unless the aggression ends and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
Saree reiterated his warning to all companies and ships of the consequences of violating the declared ban, affirming that Yemen will continue supporting the Palestinian people and resisting the Israeli entity until victory is achieved.
Full Statement:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Allah Almighty says:
“O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” – The Holy Quran
In support of the oppressed Palestinian people and their brave resistance fighters, and in response to the genocidal crimes and starvation tactics committed by the Zionist enemy against our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and as a confirmation of the continued naval blockade against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea,
The Naval Forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a military operation targeting the vessel MINERVAGRACHT, due to its owning company’s violation of the decision banning entry into the ports of occupied Palestine.
The operation took place in the Gulf of Aden using a cruise missile, resulting in a direct hit and the outbreak of a fire onboard. The ship is now at risk of sinking.
Our great Yemeni people — steadfast, patient, and resistant — will continue to support and stand with the oppressed Palestinian people in the face of this crime of the century.
The Yemeni Armed Forces confirm that their military operations will continue and will not cease until the aggression stops and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
The Yemeni Armed Forces also reaffirm the continuation of the naval ban on the Israeli enemy in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, and renew their warning to all companies and vessels against violating the previously declared ban.
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs; what a fine protector and what a fine supporter.
Long live Yemen — free, proud, and independent.
Victory to Yemen and to all the free people of the Ummah.
Sanaa – 8th of Rabi’ al-Thani 1447 AH
Corresponding to September 30, 2025 CE
Issued by: The Yemeni Armed Forces
