As informed, it was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure.
Aug 18 U.S. Central Command Update⁰
In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.⁰ ⁰It was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S. and… pic.twitter.com/hPgowbebg6— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 18, 2024
This update follows recent events where a ship in the Red Sea was targeted by multiple attacks, including strikes from an Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, approximately 63 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
