USS Cole in 2000
Definition
This refers to the terrorist attack on the United States Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG-67) on October 12, 2000 while it was being refueled in Yemen's Aden harbor. Seventeen American sailors were killed and 39 injured in the deadliest attack against a United States naval vessel since 1987.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a gas station filling up your car and suddenly someone crashes into you. This is similar to what happened with USS Cole - it was attacked when it was most vulnerable during refueling.
Related terms
Al-Qaeda: The extremist group that claimed responsibility for this attack.
Yemen: The country where this attack took place.
Guided-Missile Destroyer: A type of warship designed for long-range, precision strikes using guided missiles.
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