During the mission, CENTCOM forces also intercepted and destroyed multiple Houthi one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAVs) and an anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) over the Red Sea.
CENTCOM Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Houthi Missile Storage and Command/Control Facilities in Yemen
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted precision airstrikes against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility operated by… pic.twitter.com/YRWWQJIweP
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 21, 2024
The operation utilised advanced U.S. Air Force and Navy assets, including F/A-18 fighter jets, to execute the strikes.
“These strikes reflect CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment to protect U.S. and coalition personnel, regional partners, and international shipping,” CENTCOM stated. By targeting key Houthi facilities, the operation seeks to degrade their operational capabilities and deter further threats to maritime security in the region.
