US says its forces strike unmanned surface vessels, anti-ship cruise missiles near Yemen

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US says its forces strike unmanned surface vessels, anti-ship cruise missiles near Yemen

US Central Command (Centcom) said today its forces on February 10 had carried out strikes on two unmanned surface vessels (USVs). — Reuters pic

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Sunday, 11 Feb 2024 10:47 PM MYT

DUBAI, Feb 11 — US Central Command (Centcom) said today its forces on February 10 had carried out strikes on two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three anti-ship cruise missiles north of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah that were threatening ships in the area.

"Centcom identified these USVs and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," it added. — Reuters

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