Arrr, them scurvy dogs be blastin' them pesky missiles and drones in the Red Sea, aye matey!
2024-02-29
Avast ye scallywags! The U.S. forces be takin' aim at them anti-ship cruise missiles and pesky drone in the Red Sea on Thursday eve. Central Command be keepin' a watchful eye on the seas, ready to strike at any rogue vessels. Aye, tis a fine day fer a skirmish on the high seas! Arrr!
In the language of a 17th century pirate, U.S. forces be carryin' out more strikes against anti-ship cruise missiles and a drone in the Red Sea on a fine Thursday evenin', as Central Command be sayin'.CENTCOM forces be doin' two self-defense strikes against six mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that be ready to launch towards the Red Sea 'tween 6 and 7:15 p.m. local time. Afore that, CENTCOM forces be shootin' down a drone over the southern Red Sea in self-defense, CENTCOM be sayin'.The command be sayin' that the missiles and UAV be a threat to merchant vessels and the U.S. Navy ships in the region, so these actions be protectin' freedom of navigation and makin' international waters safer for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.The Houthi militants in Yemen be causin' trouble in the Red Sea over Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, makin' delays and added fees for commercial ships. The U.S. and its allies be strikin' Houthi targets in Yemen, but the attacks be continuin'.A rocket be explodin' off a ship in the Red Sea earlier this week, but the crew be safe and headin' to port. The Houthis be causin' more trouble, damagin' ships and downin' drones, while insistin' on Israel stoppin' its combat in Gaza.The Houthis be a Zaydi Shiite group, holdin' Yemen's capital and battlin' a Saudi-led coalition since 2015. Their attacks be continuin' until Israel stops, gainin' international attention for their cause.Credit: The Associated Press