US Navy Destroys Missiles and Drones for 9 Hours; President Biden Orders Reinforced Military Presence
TL;DR
The USS Carney, a U.S. Navy destroyer, engaged in a nine-hour battle off the coast of Yemen, shooting down four cruise missiles and 15 drones, which is more than initially reported. The missiles were fired by Houthi rebels and were en route to Israel. This marks the first attempt by any group in Yemen to strike at Israel since the recent terror attacks by Hamas. The Pentagon has not attributed the other recent drone attacks in Iraq and Syria to any specific group. The Houthis, who receive support from Iran, remain in conflict with a Saudi-led intervention force. The USS Carney used SM-2 surface-to-air missiles to intercept the missiles and drones over the water.
- Navy destroyer shot down missiles, drones over nine hours Task & Purpose
- Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours CNN
- US: President Biden orders heavily reinforced military presence | Latest World News | WION WION
- US Reps. laud local crew of USS Carney for shooting down missiles aimed at Israel ActionNewsJax.com
- IDF says ready to repel Houthi attacks, is striking Gaza ‘at rate not seen in decades’ The Times of Israel
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