The UAE HSV-2 Swift supply vessel transiting from Aden to Al Hodeidah, Yemen on 1 October 2016 was hit by a missile and a video released by the Houthi Yemeni rebels suggests that the missile strike set the vessel on fire and badly damaged it. Reports have been received this week that the vessel has been towed from the scene by vessels associated with the Saudi led coalition.
MAST’s incident report provides; background, an executive summary, incident analysis, analysis of targeting process and reviews previous incidents.
To read the report click here.