U.S. Forces Engage Houthi Threats in the Red Sea

February 26, 2024: In an operation conducted between 4:45 pm and 11:45 pm local time, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces neutralized several potential threats posed by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea.

Details of the Operation:

Date and Time: February 26, 2024, between 4:45 pm and 11:45 pm (Sanaa time)
Location: Red Sea
Actions taken by CENTCOM:
- Destroyed three unmanned surface vessels (USVs)
- Destroyed two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs)
- Destroyed a one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

CENTCOM claims the USVs and missiles were "prepared to launch towards" merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region, while the UAV was operating "over" the Red Sea. They deemed these actions necessary to:

Protect freedom of navigation: Upholding the right of vessels to navigate international waters without hindrance.
Ensure maritime security: Creating a safer environment for both commercial and military vessels in the region.

This event has not garnered public statements from the concerned Yemeni factions at the time of writing. The potential impact on regional tensions and future interactions between CENTCOM and the Houthis remains to be seen.

Additional Notes:

The information provided by CENTCOM does not detail the specific locations within the Red Sea where the threats were encountered or neutralized.
It is important to acknowledge that this is a unilateral account of the events, and other perspectives may differ.

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