Houthis Unveil "Palestine" Missile Similar To Iranian Hypersonic "Fatah" Missile
The Houthi's Ansar Allah Media Office released a video showing the launch of the "Palestine" missile, which was shown being fired in the Gulf of Aqaba port of Eilat, in Israel
YEMEN - Houthi rebels have now unveiled a new solid-fuel missile that is similar to a missile previously shown by Iran which Tehran claimed has the capability of traveling at hypersonic speeds.
Although Houthis claimed they successfully tested a hypersonic missile capable of going Mach-8 speeds in March, the White House refuted the claims, saying the reports were inaccurate and that there's "absolutely no indication" the Houthis have access to a hypersonic weapon.
The Houthi's Ansar Allah Media Office released a video showing the launch of the "Palestine" missile, which was shown bein, in Israel on Monday.
Although the missile firing by Houthi forces is reported to have set off air raid sirens in the region, there were no reports of injuries or damages as a result of the launch.
A mobile launcher was shown by Houthi media being deployed with the engines of the Palestinian missile ejecting white smoke, which is a sign that the missile is likely being powered by a solid-fuel engine.
In March Houthi Rebels Claimed To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile, US Denies Houthi Possesses Capability
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