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The U.S. Central Command announced on Tuesday that it conducted a strike against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles.

"On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV)," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X.

"U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," the statement added.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that: "These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels."

 

CENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes

On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV).

U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of… pic.twitter.com/WMntzJOnw6

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 6, 2024