By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > News > US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
News

US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas

new5nuke
Last updated: January 15, 2024 6:36 am
new5nuke
2 years ago
Share
SHARE

U.S. fighter aircraft shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired from Houthi militant areas of Yemen toward a U.S. destroyer operating in the Southern Red Sea, the U.S. military said on Sunday.

The midair interception is the latest incident in the Red Sea where the Houthis have been attacking international shipping in what they say is a campaign to support Palestinians under seige from Israeli forces in Gaza.

It follows a series of American and British airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen that have drawn threats of a “strong” response from the Iranian-backed militia.

There were no injuries or damage reported in the latest incident, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which released the news in a statement posted on the social media platform X.

CENTCOM said the missile was shot down near Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah.

Earlier on Sunday, the Houthis complained that U.S. aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.

Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam described the activity by “enemy” aircraft as a blatant violation of national sovereignty.

Reuters could not immediately determine whether the incidents were one and the same. CENTCOM did not immediately respond to an email seeking further details about the interception.

READ MORE  US Coast Guard launches probe into Titanic sub tragedy

The Red Sea crisis has added to anxieties over a wider conflict in the Middle East beyond Gaza, which Israel is reducing to rubble in what it says is a campaign to annihilate the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which rules the strip and, like the Houthis, is backed by Tehran.

Also on Sunday, pro-Palestinian activists protested at the gates of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, angry that the British base was used as a launch pad for strikes against the Houthis.

“We are here because we condemn the complicity of the UK government and using Cypriot land for their agenda to support Israel in their onslaught of Gaza,” said Natalia Olivia of the Cyprus-based United for Palestine organisation.

Nairobians to pay more for mortuary, family planning, lab services in Sakaja’s new finance bill
Kenya’s debt up record Sh1.56trn
Kalonzo To Lead Azimio In Talks With Kenya Kwanza Team
Somalia Detains U.S.-Trained Commandos Over Theft Of Rations
PICTURE STORY: ATPU Detectives Sharpen Counter-Terror Response Skills
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article Woman found dead in her house, lover on the run
Next Article Cape Verde strike late to claim Ghana scalp at Cup of Nations
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Words are very important and can lead to unintended consequences —Trump says as he orders Nuclear Submarines closer to Russia
  • Former police officer Hiram Kimathi arrested over links to ‘FBI’ movement
  • South Africa arrests 1,000 illegal miners
  • Former Russian president reminds Trump of Russia’s ‘dead hand’ nuclear strike capability
  • Suspected Arkansas double murd3rer arrested while getting a haircut

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?