YAF target USS Abraham Lincoln, destroyers, thwart assault on Yemen
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The spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces says Yemeni forces struck the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln while it was preparing for operations against Yemen.
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This handout photo from the US Navy shows the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn sailing alongside the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 11, 2024, at an undisclosed location at sea in the Middle East (AP)
In response to the ongoing US and British aggression against Yemen and in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced Tuesday two major military operations targeting US naval assets in the region.
According to YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the operations were successfully conducted over an eight-hour period with missiles and drones, inflicting significant damage on American warships.
The first operation targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. Using a combination of cruise missiles and drones, Yemeni forces struck the vessel while it was reportedly preparing for operations against Yemen. The statement said the operation thwarted an impending American aerial assault, achieving its objectives without interruption.
The second operation targeted two US destroyers in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles and drones, again claiming successful strikes against the vessels.
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman Yahya Saree announced that the YAF carried out two high-end operations against #American targets in the Red Sea.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 12, 2024
In detail, the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and two US destroyers were targeted in the operations, which lasted 8… pic.twitter.com/C3EdCvlu6K
In light of these events, the Yemeni Armed Forces held the US and the United Kingdom accountable for turning the Red Sea region into a zone of military tension, warning of the consequences for maritime navigation in the area.
The statement highlighted that the US and British military support for the Israeli occupation, particularly amid ongoing aggression against Yemen, would not deter Yemeni forces from exercising their legitimate right to self-defense.
The Yemeni Armed Forces vowed to continue their operations against all hostile threats in the Red and Arabian seas and beyond, as long as attacks against Yemen persist.
The Yemeni forces emphasized that their military actions would only cease with an end to the aggression on Gaza and the lifting of the blockade, as well as a cessation of hostilities against Lebanon.
US, UK were preparing for aggression
A high-ranking source speaking exclusively to Al Mayadeen confirmed that US and British military formations, including swarms and combat units, were launched toward Yemen on Monday, but were successfully repelled by the Yemeni Army. The source noted that the advancing forces were forced to retreat following a decisive response from the Yemeni military.
The source further revealed to Al Mayadeen that the US and British forces had been preparing for a large-scale offensive against Yemen, but the operation was thwarted by a precise and strategic military action carried out by the Yemeni Army. The source emphasized that the operation, which was described as "highly accurate," had effectively disrupted the enemy's plans.
According to the source, the military operation was not only a defensive maneuver but also an intelligence-driven, highly targeted strike. The Yemeni forces, the source explained, had meticulously analyzed the battlefield, allowing them to anticipate the movements of the enemy and preemptively strike with precision.
The source stressed that the Yemeni Army's approach to operations is deeply rooted in thorough intelligence gathering and careful analysis of the operational theater. This enables the Yemeni forces to stay one step ahead of their adversaries, ensuring they remain prepared for any future threats.
Aggression on Yemen endures
Yemeni media outlets reported on Tuesday, before sunrise, that the American-British aggression warplanes launched three airstrikes on the al-Fazah area in the al-Tuhayta district, south of the Hodeidah governorate.
On Monday, the American-British coalition also launched an aggression on Yemen, launching a total of nine airstrikes on the Saada and Amran provinces.
