What is known about the missile attack on a US warship in the Gulf of Aden

The USS Mason, a Navy destroyer U.S, was involved on Monday in a serious incident in the Gulf of Aden that involved missiles fired at him. The incident occurs in a context in which the rebels Houthis increased tension in the region after the launch of missiles and drones against Israel in defense of Palestinian Islamists Hamas. They also threatened to attack any Israeli-related ship passing through their area of ​​influence.

And precisely what happened on Monday has to do with the latter. He USS Mason responded to a distress call from the commercial tanker Central Parkwho had been captured by armed people off the coast of Yemen.

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What draws attention to the case, as the AP agency says, is that the attack occurred in a part of the gulf of aden which in theory is under the control of government forces of Yemen internationally recognized and is located a long distance from rebel-controlled territory Houthis.

The guided missile destroyer USS Mason preparing to refuel at sea on August 3, 2016. (NVNS)/AFP). (FLYER/)

He oil wholesale is managed by Maritime Zodiacowned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.

The vessel has a crew of 22 people made up of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian and Filipino citizens.

“The ship is carrying a full load of phosphoric acid,” he said. Maritime Zodiac.

The attackers seized central Parkwith the flag of Liberia, on the gulf of aden.

According to a statement from United States Central Command (CENTCOM) disclosed on Monday, its military forces, including the destroyer USS Mason Class Arleigh Burke, responded to the seizure of the oil and demanded that the armed attackers release him.

“Subsequently, five armed individuals disembarked from the ship and attempted to escape in their small boat,” CENTCOM said. “He USS Mason “He chased the attackers, which ended up causing them to surrender.”

The crew of central Park She emerged from the action unharmed.

“Security of the maritime domain is essential for regional stability. “We will continue to work with allies and partners to ensure the security of sea lanes,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of the CENTCOM.

Location of the Gulf of Aden. (AFP).

Shortly after the rescue and arrest of the attackers, The destroyer USS Mason was attacked with two Yemeni ballistic missiles, neither of which managed to hit their target.

“At approximately 1:41 a.m. on November 27, Sanaa (Yemen) time, Two ballistic missiles were fired from areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen to the location of USS Mason it’s him central Park“, indicated the CENTCOM.

“He USS Mason was concluding his response to the call for help from the central Park at the time of missile launches. “There was no damage or injuries to any of the vessels during this incident,” he added.

The missiles landed about ten nautical miles (18.5 kilometers) from the ships.

“We would like to thank the coalition forces who responded quickly, protecting assets in the area and respecting international maritime law,” the company said. Maritime Zodiac.

No one claimed armed action against the central Park not even the shots at him USS Mason.

But the recognized government of Yemenplaced in Adenreleased a statement in which he pointed out the rebels Houthis for the attack, with the complicity of Will.

“The Yemeni government renewed its denunciation of acts of maritime piracy perpetrated by terrorist militias Houthis with the support of the Iranian regime, the most recent of which was the kidnapping of central Park”, says the statement.

The cargo ship Galaxy Leader, seized by Houthi fighters, as it approaches the port of Hodeida, Yemen, on November 22, 2023. (AFP Photo). (-/)

O Houthis have accused Israel of “genocide” in Gaza strip and declared that country a military objective. The rebels fired missiles and sent drones into Israeli territory and threatened to attack and hijack ships operated by that country.

On November 19th, the Houthis they took over, Red Seacargo ship Leader of the Galaxy, operated by Japanese. Armed men jumped onto the deck from a helicopter and, once on deck, raised Palestinian and Yemeni flags.

According to London securities operator LSEG, cited by German media outlet DW, the Leader of the Galaxy is owned by a company registered under Ray Car Carriers, based in the Isle of Man, a unit of Ray Shipping, incorporated in Tel Aviv, which is owned by Abraham Ungar, an Israeli businessman.

The ship is currently docked in the Yemeni port of Hodeida.

The crew is made up of 25 people, from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania and Mexico.

In this photo courtesy of Vladimir Tonic, the CMA CGM Symi is seen in Mokpo, South Korea, on January 20, 2022. (Vladimir Tonic via AP).

Before the attack on central Parkthe container ship CMA CGM Simiowned by an Israeli billionaire, was attacked by a suspected Iranian drone in Indian Ocean.

The AP agency reported that the Maltese-flagged ship was allegedly attacked by a triangular explosive drone. Shahed-136 when sailing in international waters. The drone exploded, causing damage to the boat but not injuring the crew.

The AP agency specified that both the central Park like him CMA CGM Simi They turned off their trackers. Automatic Identification System (AIS). He added that ships must keep their AIS active for security reasons, but crews turn them off if they believe they may be targeted by an armed group.

Source: Elcomercio