The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday the execution of a naval military operation that targeted the cargo ship ETERNITY C as it made its way to the occupied port of Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat). The attack was carried out using a drone boat and six cruise missiles.
According to a statement by Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, the ship disregarded repeated warnings from the Yemeni navy prohibiting entry into ports of occupied Palestine. As a result, the vessel was struck and subsequently sank.
Ship targeted after repeatedly ignoring warnings
The statement confirmed that members of the ship’s crew were rescued, given medical care, and transferred to a safe location. The operation was fully documented with audio and video footage.
The Yemeni Armed Forces described the operation as part of their ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and their resistance, emphasizing that they will continue to disrupt Israeli maritime traffic in the Red and Arabian seas.
They reiterated their warnings to international companies and governments cooperating with the “Israeli” occupation, stressing their concern for civilian safety while firmly stating:
“We warn these companies against engaging with the ports of occupied Palestine. Their ships and crews will be considered legitimate targets in any location.”
The statement also reasserted that the stance of Sana’a is aimed at forcing the Zionist entity and its allies to lift the siege on Gaza and halt their aggression. It concluded by affirming that military operations will continue and intensify in support of the Palestinian cause and its defenders.
This is the second ship the Yemeni Armed Forces have sunk within a matter of days. Previously, they targeted the Magic Seas vessel in the Red Sea using two drone boats, five ballistic and cruise missiles, and three drones. The ship was directly hit and fully submerged.
AL MAYADEEN, 9.7.2025
