US announces it shot down 28 UAVs

The statement noted that CENTCOM and coalition forces neutralized Houthi attacks.

In this context, it was stated that at least 28 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were shot down between 4:00 and 8:20 local time, and that no damage was sustained by US and coalition vessels or commercial ships during the incident.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE RED SEA

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen began seizing commercial ships they claimed were linked to Israeli companies off the coast of Yemen on October 31, 2023, in response to Israel's attacks in Gaza, and have also launched attacks on some with UAVs and missiles.

US forces have announced multiple times during this process that they have shot down missiles and kamikaze drones launched from Yemen. Following the Houthis' actions, numerous shipping companies decided to suspend their voyages in the Red Sea.

The US announced on December 18, 2023, that a multinational "maritime task force" called "Operation Prosperity Guardian" had been established against Houthi forces with the participation of a group of countries, citing that the security of global maritime trade was in jeopardy.

On December 31, 2023, 3 speedboats belonging to the Houthis, which were attempting to seize a ship linked to Israel in the Red Sea, were fired upon by US helicopters. On January 10, the Houthis announced that a US ship had been targeted in the Red Sea with missiles and kamikaze drones on the grounds that it was supporting Israel.

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on January 11, submitted by the US and Japan, demanding an immediate end to the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea.

Approximately 12 percent of global trade is conducted via the Suez Canal, which offers the shortest route between Europe and Asia by connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.

News Source: AA