Yemen's Houthis Use Chinese Parts for Advanced Missiles Targeting Israel
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Yemeni Houthi rebels are developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese components, capable of reaching Israel and Saudi Arabia. Authorities intercepted attempts to smuggle these parts, which are crucial for missile production. An analyst suggests Houthi missile production may be underway, though the exact stage is uncertain. China asserts compliance with the arms embargo.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yemeni Houthis are developing advanced ballistic missiles using Chinese components.
- The missiles have a range of 2,000 km, threatening Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- Yemeni authorities intercepted attempts to smuggle missile parts to the Houthis.
- Intercepted components are crucial for missile production and propulsion systems.
- An analyst believes Houthi missile production may be ongoing.
- China states it complies with the arms embargo against the Houthis.
Yemeni Houthi rebels are developing more advanced medium-range ballistic missiles, incorporating Chinese components, according to a report by the British group Conflict Armament Research cited by The Wall Street Journal. These modified "Khyber Shekan" missiles, an Iranian design known for increased accuracy, have a maximum range of approximately 2,000 kilometers, placing both Israel and Saudi Arabia within their reach. In July, Yemeni authorities intercepted two attempts to smuggle missile components to the Houthis, with the parts hidden in other cargo and intended for the missiles and their propulsion systems. The intercepted items included specially manufactured components, stabilizers, solid-fuel engine parts, and tools for production and testing. Analyst Fabian Hinz noted that these findings suggest either attempts to organize missile production or that it has already begun, making the exact stage of the Houthi missile project unclear. China maintains that it adheres to the arms embargo against the Houthis.
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