US Navy strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as attacks on Red Sea shipping increase.

According to information published by Voice of America on October 4, 2024, U.S. military airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, with reports from both U.S. officials and Houthi media detailing significant operations in multiple regions.
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Screenshot of the Tomahak missile launched by the US Navy's submarine USS Georgia over the Yemeni town of Al Hudaydah. (Picture source: Clash Report)

According to U.S. defense sources, the strikes were carried out by the USS Georgia, a guided-missile submarine, and focused on 15 key targets including military bases and weapons installations associated with the Iran-backed Houthi group.

The strikes commenced at 5 p.m. local time, primarily hitting locations in the capital Sanaa, Hodeida, and Dhamar province. Houthi media confirmed that strikes hit the airport in Hodeida and a military base in the Katheib area.

U.S. officials indicated that the operation was part of efforts to ensure the safety of international waters, particularly the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi attacks have recently disrupted commercial shipping. Since the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Houthi forces have increasingly targeted vessels in the region, seizing ships and damaging others with missiles and drones.

The USS Georgia had entered the region in September following rising tensions involving Iranian proxies. This latest action follows the downing of several U.S. drones over Yemen in recent years, with the Houthis significantly ramping up attacks on U.S. and international assets since October 2023.

USS Georgia

The USS Georgia, an Ohio-class submarine, has a surfaced displacement of 16,764 long tons and a submerged displacement of 18,750 long tons. Its length is 560 feet, with a beam of 42 feet and a draft of 38 feet.

Propulsion is provided by an S8G pressurized water nuclear reactor enriched to 93.5%, alongside two geared turbines and a 325-horsepower auxiliary motor. The vessel is powered by a single shaft generating 60,000 shaft horsepower, with a speed exceeding 25 knots.

The submarine is designed for depths greater than 800 feet and typically operates with a crew of 15 officers and 140 enlisted personnel.

In terms of armament, the USS Georgia is outfitted with four 21-inch torpedo tubes and carries 154 BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles, stored in 22 groups of seven.

Tomahawk

Its long-range precision enables highly accurate targeting of key military infrastructure, such as missile launch sites, command centers, and weapons depots, while minimizing collateral damage. This capability is essential in Yemen's complex environment, where U.S. forces aim to neutralize specific threats without causing wider destruction.