Russia Supplying Satellite Data for Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

The Houthis have used Russian satellite intelligence, facilitated by Iran, to target Western ships, escalating instability in a crucial global trade route.

Reports indicate that Russia provided satellite data to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, enabling them to target and attack commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
The intelligence was reportedly passed through Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is embedded with the Houthis in Yemen.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships, causing significant disruptions in the Red Sea and forcing vessels to reroute around Africa.
The attacks have led to increased global shipping costs, with freight rates doubling as ships avoid the Red Sea, impacting global trade and economy.
Russia's involvement is seen as a strategy to divert Western attention from Ukraine, further complicating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Washington Free Beacon