US strikes Houthi radar sites and vessels in Yemen

US Central Command cited imminent threats to US and coalition forces as justification for the attack.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday its forces destroyed two Houthi radar sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the past 24 hours. 

CENTCOM said the forces also destroyed two uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.

"It was determined the radar sites and USVs presented imminent threats to US, coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region," it added.

The Houthis have been targeting Israeli-linked cargo ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, which has been under an Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7 last year.

The Red Sea is one of the world's most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments.

Earlier this year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a multinational mission, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to counter Houthi attacks.