In a statement published by the leadership on its account on the In Yemen, a coalition aircraft successfully engaged the drones, and no casualties or damage were reported by US, coalition, or commercial ships.
The statement added: “Later, between approximately 4:30 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. (Sanaa time) on May 11, US Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces succeeded in destroying three drones launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis over the Red Sea from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, and no casualties or damage were reported by American, coalition, or commercial ships.
Centcom noted, “It has been determined that these drones pose an imminent threat to both coalition forces and commercial vessels in the area. These measures are being taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US, coalition, and commercial vessels.”
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