US Central Command Successfully Engages Multiple Houthi-Launched UAVs in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

On April 10, the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) reported that its forces had successfully engaged a total of eleven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The UAVs were launched in two separate incidents, with two being deployed over the Gulf of Aden and one over the Red Sea between 4:15 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Sanaa time). No injuries or damage were reported on U.S., coalition, or commercial ships as a result.

Later that day, between approximately 7:50 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Sanaa time), USCENTCOM forces successfully engaged and destroyed eight additional UAVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense. It was determined that these UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels operating in the region.

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Distress Alert: Sailing Vessel Kiliki Overdue and in Need of Assistance

UPDATE: The crew members were rescued.

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Issued by Inmarsat: 2024-04-23 12:45:02 Z The Italian Coast Guard is seeking assistance from all vessels transiting in the Ionian Sea to locate the missing sailing yacht "ILAN7". Details of the missing yacht: Name: ILAN7 Flag: Great Britain (UK) MMSI: 232029740 Callsign: MIBL9 Description: White with a blue underline, 14 meters long with a maximum width of 4 meters. Last known position: Latitude 37° 52.9282 N, Longitude 18° 22.9029 E (communicated on April 21, 2024). Departed from: Malta on April 11, 2024. Destination: Preveza, Greece. Number of people on board: One. Weather conditions in the search area: Winds up to 28 knots with gusts up to 38 knots. Waves up to 3.5 meters. All vessels in the Ionian Sea are requested to: Maintain a sharp lookout for the yacht "ILAN7". Report any sightings or information to the Italian Coast Guard at the following numbers: IMRCC Rome: Phone: +39 06 5924145 or +39 06 59084409 Fax: +39 06 5922737 or +39 06 59084793 Inmarsat C: 424744

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