U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole suicide bombing, medical team and evacuation October 12, 2000
USS Cole suicide bombing 2000
Description: The USS Cole bombing occurred on October 12, 2000, when the U.S. Navy destroyer was attacked by suicide bombers while refueling in Aden, Yemen.
A small explosives-laden boat detonated alongside the ship, tearing a massive hole in the hull.
Seventeen American sailors were killed and dozens injured, marking one of the deadliest pre-9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States.
A small explosives-laden boat detonated alongside the ship, tearing a massive hole in the hull.
Seventeen American sailors were killed and dozens injured, marking one of the deadliest pre-9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States.