Russian warships enter the Red Sea, navy says

Several Russian warships have passed the Bab al-Mandab Strait into the Red Sea, the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet said on Thursday, amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis on merchant shipping.

The Zvezda TV channel, owned by the defense ministry, quoted the fleet as saying the Russian cruiser Varyag and the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov were taking part in the voyage.

Houthi terrorists in Yemen have repeatedly attacked ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea since November in support of Palestinians, the terror organization claims.

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Russian warships enter the Red Sea, navy says

The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks in the Red Sea as long as Israel continues to commit "crimes against Palestinians."

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

Uh, oh.

The Red Sea on the west side of the Sinai leads to the Suez Canal and access to the Mediterranean, the northern coast of Egypt and the Sinai, and the west coasts of Israel and Lebanon. Some large ports along the Mediterranean and access to military grade roads. Also the east coast of the African part of Egypt, with access west and south.
The Red Sea on the east side of the Sinai leads to the Gulf of Eilat (aka Gulf of Acquaba), with access to Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Access into and through the Sinai from any of the three coasts provides access to southern border of Israel, Negev, and important crossings into Gaza, including Rafah.

Going to keep the Multinational Forces and Observers (MFO) (NOT UN-affiliated) even busier than they already are.