New details emerge on Kool attack in Aden
The attack on the American destroyer USS Cole in the port of Aden in 2000 marked the beginning of a new phase in the conflict between the United States and al-Qaeda. It resulted in the death of 17 sailors and injuries to 39 others. The attack was carried out by elements of the organization using a small boat packed with approximately 300 kilograms of explosives, creating a large breach in the hull of the modern ship. However, the ship remained afloat despite significant water ingress. Investigations blamed al-Qaeda for the attack, leading to the arrest of one of the planners who was transferred to Guantanamo, while the remaining suspects were killed in the subsequent years. The attack prompted a reassessment of port security measures and the strengthening of security protocols, and it was considered a pivotal event just before the September 11 attacks.
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