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US military destroys surface-to air missile system in Houthi-controlled Yemen — CENTCOM
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleCAIRO, Egypt – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says US forces destroyed a mobile surface-to air missile system in a Houthi controlled territory of Yemen yesterday.
US forces also shot down one unmanned aerial vehicle over the Red Sea, according to the statement, which adds that a coalition vessel also detected, engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship missile.
No injuries or damage are reported.
April 6 Red Sea Update
Between approximately 10:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 6, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one mobile surface-to air missile system in Houthi controlled territory of Yemen. CENTCOM forces also shot down one… pic.twitter.com/8RxvVQ8OBV— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 7, 2024
The Houthis, a US-designated terror group, have vowed to target Israeli, British, and American ships, as well as vessels heading to Israeli ports, disrupting traffic along the vital trade route amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The US, which leads an international coalition meant to protect Red Sea shipping, has been hitting Houthi targets in Yemen since mid-January.
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