U.S. Navy destroyers shot down Houthi missiles and drones for the second time in a month, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) mentioned Tuesday.
The united statesStockdale (DDG 106) and USS O’Kane (DDG 77) efficiently defeated a spread of Houthi-launched weapons whereas transiting the Gulf of Aden on Dec. 9 and 10, the Navy mentioned.
The ships had been escorting U.S. owned and operated service provider vessels after they efficiently engaged and defeated a number of one-way assaults, uncrewed aerial programs and one anti-ship cruise missile.
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The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) and the Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class Multipurpose Fight Ship ITS Raimondo Montecuccoli (P 432) sail alongside one another within the U.S. Central Command space of accountability. (Official U.S. Navy picture)
This assault marks the second in a month, with the primary happening from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 when the ships defeated an Iran-backed Houthi assault.
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“These actions reflect the ongoing commitment of CENTCOM forces to protect U.S. personnel, regional partners, and international shipping, against attacks by Iran-backed Houthis,” the command mentioned in an announcement.
The assaults came about whereas the vessels had been transiting the Gulf of Aden from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, CENTCOM mentioned. (U.S. Central Command)
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American personnel weren’t injured, CENTCOM added, and there have been no accidents or injury to the ships.
The assaults in opposition to transport are ongoing and Houthi militants vow to proceed till Israel ends its marketing campaign in Gaza.
