US, UK continue to attack Houthi targets in central Yemen
(VOVWORLD) - A news source in Yemen’s Al Bayda province said Tuesday that the US and the UK bombed Houthi military positions in the Mukayras district, the Al Taffa fortress, and facilities in the Al Savmaa district.
 A fighter jet takes off from the US’s aircraft carrier on January 01, 2024 to target Houthi militant sites in Yemen. (Photo: X/@USCENTCOM) |
This was the latest US-UK attack against Houthi military positions in retaliation against Houthi attacks on commercial vessels crossing the Red Sea, disrupting shipping operations along this important maritime route.
The Greek-owned merchant ship Zography was hit by a missile on Tuesday while crossing the Red Sea heading north, 76 nautical miles northwest of the Yemeni port of Saleef.
European diplomats announced that European Union members support a proposal to establish a naval mission to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
They underscored the importance of launching the mission no later than February 19. The mission will coordinate with other concerned countries to prevent disruption of this key trade route.