Yemen’s Houthi group said it has attacked eight Saudi oil tankers since the start of a maritime blockade, according to a statement by its military spokesperson reported on August 5. The spokesperson said the latest attack targeted a Saudi oil tanker named Wafa, with several ballistic missiles launched at the vessel.

The spokesperson claimed the strike hit its target “accurately.” The report did not provide information on damage, casualties, the tanker’s condition, or any response from Saudi Arabia. The claim was presented as part of the group’s account of operations following the blockade.

According to the spokesperson, the attack was part of efforts to enforce a declared maritime blockade by Yemen’s armed forces. He said the blockade began on July 22 and that eight Saudi oil tankers had been attacked since then. He also claimed that 29 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea had been prevented from reaching their destinations and forced to turn back during the same period.