CENTCOM says forces struck unmanned surface vessels, anti-ship cruise missiles off Yemen’s coast
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces carried out strikes yesterday on two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three anti-ship cruise missiles north of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah that were threatening ships in the area.
“CENTCOM identified these USVs and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region,” it adds.
Feb. 10 Summary of USCENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes in Yemen
On Feb. 10, between 4 – 5 p.m., (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM)… pic.twitter.com/8OMJRXiw79
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 11, 2024