Armed Forces target ship (MINERVAGRACHT) because owning company violation of ban decision

Triumphing for the oppressed Palestinian people and their dear Mujahideen, and in response to the crimes of genocide and starvation perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against our people in the Gaza Strip, and to affirm the continued ban on Israeli maritime traffic in the Red and Arabian Seas.

The naval force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting the ship (MINERVAGRACHT) owing to the viloation of the entry ban to the ports of occupied Palestine by the company that owns the ship.

The targeting operation took place in the Gulf of Aden with a cruise missile.
The operation resulted in a direct hit on the ship, which caught fire and is now at risk of sinking.

Our great, struggling, and steadfast Yemeni people continue and will continue to support and defend the oppressed Palestinian people against the crime of the century.

The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm that their military operations are ongoing and will not be ceased until the aggression is halted and the blockade on the Gaza Strip is lifted.

The Yemeni Armed Forces also affirm the continued imposition of a maritime ban on the Israeli enemy in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, and reiterate their warning to all companies and vessels against violating the previously announced ban order.

Sana’a,
8 Rabi’ al-Akhir 1447 AH
September 30, 2025 AD

Issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces