Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the YAF spokesperson, confirmed the attacks on Thursday, coinciding with the ongoing Israeli genocidal aggression in Gaza, now surpassing 250 consecutive days.

The YAF's missile force targeted the Verbena cargo ship in the Arabian Sea. Brigadier General Saree confirmed that the ship was hit, causing a fire to erupt onboard. US Central Command (CENTCOM) corroborated this, stating that the Verbena was struck by two missiles, resulting in the fire.

In subsequent operations, Yemeni ballistic missiles and drones attacked the SeaGuardian and Athina vessels in the Red Sea. Both ships were directly hit, according to Saree. He emphasized that these operations were conducted after the ships' owning companies violated the YAF's ban on entry into the ports of occupied Palestine.

The operations were conducted after the ships' owning companies violated the YAF's ban on entry into the ports of occupied Palestine.

These operations follow a successful strike on the TUTOR vessel in the Red Sea by Yemeni armed forces on Wednesday. The TUTOR was hit with several ballistic missiles, sea drones, and air drones, causing severe damage and putting the ship at risk of sinking. Prior to this announcement, maritime security firms and shipping sources reported that a Greek-owned cargo ship had been struck by a small craft off Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, sustaining significant engine room damage.

On Wednesday, the United States and Britain launched a joint military operation in Yemen, targeting a governmental facility in the al-Gabin district and a radio station in the Ramyah governorate. This attack resulted in the injury of five civilians, one critically, and caused significant material damage to the buildings.

The recent maritime operations by the Yemeni Armed Forces and the joint US-UK aggression highlight the escalating tensions and violence in the region. The Yemeni actions are framed as both support for the Palestinian cause and retaliation against foreign military interventions in Yemen. (ILKHA)