He united states army launched a wave of attacks against radar sites operated by the rebels of Yemen for their assaults on shipping in the crucial Red Sea corridor, authorities said Saturday, following the disappearance of a merchant marine following an operation Houthi prior against a ship.
The attacks come as US naval forces face their heaviest fighting since World War II.in their attempt to counter the campaign Houthi which, according to the rebels, seeks to stop the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, the operations of the insurgent group backed by Iran They usually reach vessels that have nothing to do with the conflict and have halved transit through a vital corridor for shipments of goods and energy between Asia, Europe and middle East.
US forces destroyed seven radars within US-controlled territory. Houthisas explained by Central Command of the army, which did not offer more details about the operation, did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press.
“These radars allow the Houthis to target vessels and endanger commercial shipping”explained the Central Command in his statement.
The United States also destroyed two unmanned ships with bombs in the Red Seain addition to a drone launched by the Houthis on the sea route, he added.
The Houthiswho control the capital of the country, FurySince 2014, they have not recognized the attack or any military loss, something common since the start of the US campaign in January.
On the other hand, the Central Command said A sailor from the Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Tutor remained missing after Wednesday’s attack in which the Houthis They reached the merchant ship with an unmanned boat with explosives.
“The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by the USS Philippine Sea and allied forces.”explained the Central Command. He “Tutor is still in the Red Sea and it is slowly taking on water”.
Since November, the Houthis They have launched more than 50 attacks against shipping, killing three sailors, seizing a boat and sinking another, according to the United States Maritime Administration. One of the operations of the airstrike campaign led by the forces Americans left at least 16 dead and 42 wounded on May 30, according to the rebels.
(With information from AP)
