Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the vessel was targeted after disregarding repeated warnings and violating the prohibition on navigation. It was hit and forced to turn back, he added, without providing further details on the condition of the crew or the extent of any damage.
Saree reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to enforcing the ban, citing a principle of “blockade for blockade” and “full escalation for full escalation.”
Yemeni forces have previously declared a ban on Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea and have intensified maritime attacks during the current regional conflict.
MNA
