US military destroyed threatening Houthi drone
US military destroyed a Houthi drone over the Red Sea (photo: Getty Images)
Over the past 24 hours, US military forces successfully destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by Yemeni Houthi rebels over the Red Sea, according to a statement from the US Central Command.
The destroyed object posed a direct threat to US and coalition forces, as well as to commercial vessels in the region.
The measures were taken to protect the freedom of navigation and enhance security in international waters.
July 20 U.S. Central Command Update⁰⁰In the past 24 hours U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Red Sea. ⁰⁰It was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition… pic.twitter.com/KyCi4WY4tz
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 20, 2024
Houthi attacks and US countermeasures
Last autumn, the pro-Islamic terrorist group Houthi rebels began attacking commercial vessels linked to Israel, the US, and Western countries from Yemeni territory. The assaults started following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
In response, the US and EU countries began to protect civilian ships in the region.
From July 12 to 13, US and coalition forces destroyed three drones in Yemen that posed a threat. Previously, US military forces had destroyed Houthi ships and a radar station in the Red Sea.
Additionally, on July 19, the Houthis launched a new type of drone at Israel’s capital, Tel Aviv, resulting in casualties and injuries.
The Israeli military responded to the attack with a large-scale bombardment of Yemen.
