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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 18, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 18, 2024
US military says it shot down Houthi drone
Drones are displayed on the back of a vehicle during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023. (Mohammed Huwais/AFP)
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces successfully destroyed one Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have launched repeated drone and missile strikes on ships they perceive as bound to or related to Israel or the United States since November to show their support for the Palestinians in the Gaza war.
They have also targeted Israel with missiles and drones.
