CENTCOM Feb. 16-17th Summary of Red Sea Activities
It is assessed that at least three of the missiles were launched towards commercial vessel MT Pollux, a Panamanian-flagged, Denmark-owned, Panamanian-registered vessel.
U.S. Central Command: From p.m. (Sanaa time), Feb. 16, to 1 a.m., Feb 17, four anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea.
Vessel Attacked By Missile 70 Nautical Miles Northwest Of Al Mukha, Yemen
RED SEA - An incident was reported 70 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. A vessel reported being attacked by a missile, and there were reports of an explosion in the vicinity of the area. According to the United Kingdom Trade Operations (UKMTO) military authorities are responding to the incident, and the crew and vessels are reported to be safe. All vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
It is assessed that at least three of the missiles were launched towards commercial vessel MT Pollux, a Panamanian-flagged, Denmark-owned, Panamanian-registered vessel.