Today, Friday, the US Central Command announced that a cargo ship was hit by a ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden, while it confirmed that two air strikes were directed at mobile missiles, which were prepared to target ships in the Red Sea.
The command stated in a statement, “On February 15, an anti-ship ballistic missile was launched from areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen into the Gulf of Aden, towards the ship MV Lycavitos, a cargo carrier flying the Barbados flag and owned and operated by the United Kingdom,” noting, “ The ship sustained very minor damage, with no injuries to crew members.”
She added, “Between 3:10 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sana’a time, Central Command forces carried out two self-defense strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, which were prepared to be launched against ships in Yemen.” The Red Sea”.
She explained, “These missiles pose a threat to the United States, naval ships, and commercial ships in the region, and these measures will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer for the United States and military and commercial ships.”
