United States strikes drones and cruise Missiles near Yemen.

After only 2 days of calm in the Red Sea, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday, February 11, 2024, that its forces had conducted strikes the previous day against two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) north of the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen, posing a threat to ships in the region.
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On October 19, 2024, the USS Carney (DDG 64), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, successfully intercepted a group of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Red Sea (Picture source: US DoD)

According to the statement: "CENTCOM identified these USVs and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region,"

These strikes occurred on Saturday between 4 and 5 p.m. (1300-1400 GMT) north of Hodeidah, Yemen. Loud blasts were heard in the area, and the Houthi-run Al-Masirah television reported three strikes on the Salif port area on Saturday night.

These strikes are part of a series of actions taken by the United States and its allies against the Houthis, aimed at halting the Iran-backed rebels' repeated attacks on vital Red Sea shipping lanes. On Saturday, the Houthis confirmed that 17 of their fighters had been killed in recent strikes, following a previous announcement Thursday by the United States that it had struck missile launchers.

The Houthis, who control much of war-torn Yemen, including the port of Hodeidah, began their attacks in November, stating they were targeting Israel-linked vessels in support of Palestinians in Gaza, which has been affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

U.S. and British forces have responded with strikes against the Houthis, who have since declared the two countries' interests as legitimate targets as well. On Tuesday, the Houthi rebels claimed they had targeted U.S. and British ships in two attacks in the Red Sea, causing minor damage but no casualties. The attacks in the Red Sea have led to increased insurance premiums for shipping companies, forcing many to avoid the Red Sea, a vital route that typically handles about 12% of global maritime trade.

Defense News February 2024