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US Destroys 4 UAS Drones In Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen
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US Destroys 4 UAS Drones In Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen

It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.

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YEMEN - US forces "successfully destroyed" 4 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS drones) in Houthi-backed areas of Yemen on May 15th, according to U.S. Central Command.

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Full Statement By US Central Command On The Incident:

U.S. Central Command: May 15 CENTCOM Update At approximately 9 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 14, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.  

It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.

These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

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