UAE naval vessels using Eritrean port

摘要

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy is using the port of Assab in Eritrea, Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery confirms. Landing ships that can be identified as UAE naval assets can be seen at the port in three separate satellite images. Taken on 5 February, the most recent image shows a landing ship that is approximately 80 m long and has a helicopter pad on its stern. This or a sister ship can also be seen at Assab in imagery taken on 21 September 2015.