Watch: U.S. Navy Destroys Houthi Radar Site & Weapon Facilities To Protect Ships In Red Sea

The United States Central Command launched multiple precision strikes on Houthi-controlled locations in Yemen on December 30 and 31, 2024.

These attacks targeted facilities that were behind the planning and plotting of carrying out attacks on U.S. Navy warships, and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The strikes hit a Houthi command and control centre, advanced conventional weapon (ACW) production sites, and storage facilities housing missiles and drones.

U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft also destroyed a coastal radar site, seven cruise missiles, and several drones over the Red Sea. No injuries or damage to any U.S. personnel or equipment were reported during the operations.

The Iran-backed Houthi group has intensified its attacks in the region over the past year. The group has targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea and launched ballistic missiles and drones at Israel in support of Hamas following the conflict in Gaza.

CENTCOM Forces Strike Multiple Houthi Targets in Yemen

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted multiple precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Sana’a and coastal locations within Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, Dec. 30 and 31.

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— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 31, 2024

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On December 20, a Houthi missile bypassed Israel’s Iron Drone defence system, injuring more than a dozen people in Tel Aviv. The group has also attacked vessels with no connection to Israel.

Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the U.S. strikes, calling them a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty. He said the attacks were intended to support Israel and vowed that the group would continue to defend itself.

The Red Sea is a vital shipping route, and according to the International Monetary Fund, it handles about 15% of global trade, 10% of the world’s oil supply, and 8% of liquefied natural gas shipments.

Houthi operations in the region, including drone attacks, missile strikes, and forced boardings of ships, have posed a major risk to maritime traffic.

The U.S. with its precision strikes wants to degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten vessels in the region and ensure the safety of global trade.

Israel also has launched attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen, by targeting infrastructure like Sana’a International Airport and power facilities. This came after the Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Israel.

Reference: U.S Centcom

Source: Maritime Shipping News