US Navy Intercepts Dozens of Drones, Missiles Launched From Yemen in Red Sea in 10 Hour Barrage

by: Katabella Roberts
2023-12-27
Source: The Epoch Times
12/27/2023

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The U.S. military intercepted a barrage of drones and missiles allegedly launched by Houthi rebels in the southern Red Sea over a ten-hour period on Dec. 26, according to officials.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said American forces shot down a total of 12 drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles, and two land attack cruise missiles fired by Iran-aligned Houthis toward ships in the southern Red Sea.

"U.S. assets, including the USS LABOON (DDG 58) and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group intercepted the missiles, which were initially launched at approximately 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time)," Centcom said.

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