Watch: Houthis Release Video Of Domestically-built USV Attacking Bulk Carrier In The Red Sea

USV — Screengrab from YouTube video posted by TOI

The Houthi forces have released the video footage of their latest unmanned surface vehicle, the “Toofan al-Mudammer”, in a frightening naval attack in the Red Sea.

This is the first reported use of the “Destroyer Boat”, demonstrating its high destructive capability and advanced technology.

The video shows “Toofan al-Mudammer” targeting and destroying the Transworld Navigator ship.

According to Houthi sources, the vessel was targeted because it violated a Houthi-imposed ban on entry to seized Palestinian ports.

Yahya Saree, a Houthi spokesperson, declared that the operations would continue until what they described as “Israeli aggression” ended.

The Houthis have cautioned companies against conducting trade negotiations with Israel through shipping.

Video Credits: TOI/YouTube

The Toofan al-Mudammer has a warhead weighing between 1000 and 1500 kilograms, a speed of 45 nautical miles per hour, and the ability to operate under any circumstances.

The USV can be controlled manually and remotely, demonstrating its advanced technological capabilities.

The Toofan al-Mudammer marks the fourth specialized weapon unveiled by the Houthis in June.

Earlier in June, the Houthis revealed the ballistic missile “Palestine”, the Toofan-1 USV, and the Hatem-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.

In response to these threats, the US Centcom forces carried out self-defense operations in the Red Sea in the last 24 hours, destroying three Iranian-backed Houthi USVs.

The USVs were deemed to pose a direct threat to the US and coalition forces and commercial vessels in the region.

US Centcom’s operations aim to safeguard the freedom of navigation while ensuring the safety and security of the international waters.

Reference: TOI, US Centcom

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