Key Takeaways
- The US Central Command has destroyed a Houthi missile launcher and USV over the Red Sea, amid increased attacks in the region.
- The Houthi attacks have increased following the Gaza conflict, with the group vowing to attack any ships associated with Israel.
- The US has formed a multinational coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea and strike Houthi targets on the ground.
Sanaa: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement it had destroyed a missile launcher, an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) of the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, which rules in northern Yemen, in Yemen, and two drones over the Red Sea.
“In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi missile launcher and one uncrewed surface vessel in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed two Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles over the Red Sea,” according to the statement.
It said the weapons presented a clear and imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
The Houthi attacks have increased following the Gaza conflict. The Houthis have vowed to attack any ships associated with Israel until it halts military actions in the Gaza Strip. Some companies have suspended shipments through the Red Sea amid the attacks. The US has formed a multinational coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea and strike Houthi targets on the ground.
