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Friday, February 23, 2024
US launches preemptive strike on four Houthi drones, two cruise missiles
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe US military says it carried out “self-defense strikes” against Houthi targets preparing to launch attacks.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) writes on X that four UAVs and two anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a threat were struck in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen.
“These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy and merchant vessels,” CENTCOM says.
Red Sea Update
On Feb. 22, at approximately 5 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted self-defense strikes against four Iranian-backed Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) that were prepared to launch… pic.twitter.com/CzEHK29Ita
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 23, 2024
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