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Thursday, May 23, 2024
US shoots down four drones in Houthi-controlled Yemen
The United States says it shot down four drones launched in an area of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday afternoon.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says the “uncrewed aerial systems” posed an immediate threat to its forces and merchant ships in the area.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking shipping in the region since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
May 22 U.S. Central Command Update
At approximately 3:16 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 22, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged four uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.
It was determined these systems… pic.twitter.com/VNNveImpFn
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 22, 2024
Reuters contributed to this report.
