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U.S. CENTCOM Destroys Houthi Terrorists' Anti-Ship Missile

U.S. Central Command

USCENTCOM

Jan. 20, 2024
Release Number 20240120 - 01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. -- As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, on Jan. 20 at approximately 4 a.m. (Sanna time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch. U.S. forces determined the missile presented a threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region, and subsequently struck and destroyed the missile in self-defense. This action will make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.