Unmanned underwater vessel and unmanned surface vessel destroyed by U.S. forces, Red Sea
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
17 Feb 2024 - 12:00 | CWD Notification 007- (Feb 24) | Indian Ocean | OSINT | MILITANTS | Open source |
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Open-source reports state that between 12:00 to 17:00 UTC, the U.S. Central Command forces identified and destroyed an Unmanned Underwater Vessel an Unmanned Surface Vessel and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen (exact location not specified). U.S. forces determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Naval vessels and merchant vessels in the region. The reports do not confirm if the Unmanned Underwater Vessel or Unmanned Surface vessel had been launched or were prepared to launch. This incident is the first observed use by the Houthis of an Unmanned Underwater Vessel since they started their attacks in October 2023. |