In the past 24 hours, US military forces have destroyed a missile and a drone belonging to the Houthi rebels in the Yemen region, according to the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM), APA reports citing RBC-Ukraine.
The military determined that these systems presented a clear and imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region
"This action was taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels," the statement reads.