US-led coalition forces off the coast of Yemen shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Houthi rebels on Wednesday, American authorities said. Where attacks by Iranian-backed groups on Red Sea shipping continue.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on .
The missile likely targeted the MV Yorktown, a US-flagged shipping vessel, CENTCOM said, adding there were no injuries or damage.
The Houthi group, which controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, has launched dozens of missile and drone attacks targeting ships since November, actions they say are a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
CENTCOM also said it had attacked and destroyed four drones launched by the Houthis shortly after the missile launch.
“It is determined that ASBMs and UAVs (drones) pose a real threat to US, coalition and merchant vessels in the region,” CENTCOM said.
Following their attacks on shipping, American and British forces retaliated with attacks on the Houthi group, which in turn declared American and British interests as legitimate targets as well. (AFP/Z-3)
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