Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack US warships

Washington – Yemen’s Houthi rebels recently attacked two US warships in the Bab el-Mandeb waterway with drones and missiles; But the US warships repelled this attack, the US Department of Defense informed.

1. US Department of Defense spokesman Major General Pat Ryder said the Houthi rebels launched the attack with at least 8 drones, 5 ballistic missiles and 3 cruise missiles; but not a single American soldier was killed or injured in this attack. He said that the US warships successfully repelled the attack.

2. In response to the Houthi rebels’ offensive, the US targeted their weapons storage sites.

3. The US has further increased its troop presence in the region and has used airstrikes to counter Houthi operations.