The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that US forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) launched by Houthis in Yemen towards the Red Sea. "There were no injuries or damages reported by US, coalition, or merchant vessels," CENTCOM said. "It was determined that these UAS presented an imminent threat to both coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region," it affirmed. "These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels," CENTCOM added. Since Nov. 19, 2023, Houthis launched dozens of missile and drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, which they consider to be linked to Israel or heading to its ports. Washington leads an international maritime coalition with the aim of protecting maritime navigation in this strategic region, through which 12% of global trade passes. Source: Qatar News Agency