US Engages, Destroys Drone, Uncrewed Surface Vehicle, Houthi Ballistic Missiles Fired

US Forces struck and destroyed the USV in self-defense resulting in significant secondary explosions.

According to U.S. Central Command: On Feb. 1, at approximately 5:00 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces engaged and shot down one UAV over the Gulf of Aden. There were no injuries or damage reported.

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Later the same day, at approximately 10:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes and destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) in the Red Sea.

Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) Headed Toward International Shipping Lane, Was Determined A Threat To Merchant Vessels In The Region: