The United States intercepts a missile launched from a Houthi-controlled area in the Red Sea

the Shiite Houthis to Yemen They shot on Sunday A Programmed missiles Anti-ship attack on an American destroyer The Red SeaBut it was a start It was intercepted With an American fighter plane. The Houthi attack represents Firstly Since the United States and allied countries began attacking rebel targets on Friday.

since november, The Houthis It impeded navigation in the Red Sea by repeatedly attacking ships Revenge to Israeli attacks on Gaza. But they frequently attacked ships with weak or non-existent connections Israelwhich puts it at risk Shipping On the main road to Global trade.

The Houthis, a Shiite rebel group allied with it Iran Who seized the capital of Yemen in 2014They did not immediately recognize the attack. According to him US Army Central CommandOn Sunday, Houthi fire was directed at the USS Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer operating in the southern end of the Red Sea. The missile came from a nearby area HodeidahIt is a coastal city on the Red Sea that has been under Houthi control for a long time, according to the same American sources No injuries or damage were reported.

The United States leads a wave of attacks on Houthi targets

The first day of US-led strikes occurred on Friday 28 sites And I arrived More than 60 goals With cruise missiles and bombs dropped by combat aircraft, warships and submarines. The points attacked included weapons depots, radars, and command centers, including remote mountainous areas, according to the United States.

The Houthis have not yet provided details about the extent of the damage caused by the attacks, they said They killed five of his soldiers Six others were injured. US forces also launched an attack on a Houthi radar on Saturday.