U.S. Navy Warship Successfully Shoots Down Yemeni Drone in Red Sea

The Navy destroyer Thomas Hudner shot down a drone in the Red Sea, marking the second time in less than a month that a Navy warship has done so in the Middle East. The drone originated from Yemen and was heading towards the ship, prompting the crew to engage and shoot it down in self-defense. No U.S. casualties or damage to the ship were reported. This incident follows a similar intercept by the Navy destroyer Carney on October 19. U.S. officials have issued warnings to Iran-backed proxy forces in the region to avoid escalating the conflict.