18.04.2025, 07:34
US strikes destroyed Yemen's Ras Isa port
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) reported that strikes were carried out on the Yemeni oil port of Ras Isa, which led to its destruction.
"The US Armed Forces have taken actions to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists," the statement said.
It notes that the port was used by the Yemeni Houthis to obtain fuel, which they use "to support their military operations, as a means of control, as well as to obtain economic benefits from the appropriation of profits from imports," the purpose of the strikes was to "undermine the economic potential of the Houthis."
According to Al Mayadeen TV channel, at least 17 people were killed as a result of the strikes on the port. Earlier, the Yemeni Ministry of Health reported 13 dead and 30 wounded among the civilian population.
"The US Armed Forces have taken actions to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists," the statement said.
It notes that the port was used by the Yemeni Houthis to obtain fuel, which they use "to support their military operations, as a means of control, as well as to obtain economic benefits from the appropriation of profits from imports," the purpose of the strikes was to "undermine the economic potential of the Houthis."
According to Al Mayadeen TV channel, at least 17 people were killed as a result of the strikes on the port. Earlier, the Yemeni Ministry of Health reported 13 dead and 30 wounded among the civilian population.
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