A US destroyer in the Red Sea shot down three missiles launched by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, possibly targeting Israel, the Pentagon said.
Spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder told reporters: “The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Carney, operating in the northern Red Sea, earlier today shot down three land attack cruise missiles and several drones that were launched by Houthi forces in Yemen.”
Ryder said there were no casualties to US forces or civilians.
“We cannot say for certain what these missiles and drones were targeting, but they were launched from Yemen heading north along the Red Sea, potentially towards targets in Israel.”
“This attack may be ongoing, so if we have more information to share, we will.”
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