US warship in Red Sea reportedly attacked by drones from Yemen

Author: Editors Desk Source: The Guardian

December 3, 2023 at 16:20

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney. Photograph: Petty Officer 3rd Class Bill Dodge/AP

Pentagon says it is investigating reports of attack by Houthi rebels that also targeted two commercial vessels

The Pentagon has said it is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels in the Red Sea came under drone attack off the coast of Yemen, apparently launched by Houthi rebels in the country.

“We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the US Department of Defense said in a short statement on Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after, the Houthis said they had targeted two commercial ships on Sunday with an armed drone and a naval missile. Two vessels, Unity Explorer and Number 9, were targeted after they rejected warnings from the group’s navy, a spokesperson said.

The group said the ships were Israeli, although according to Maritime Traffic, Unity Explorer is flagged in a Bahamas and Number 9 is flagged in Panama. Both are recorded as being in the Red Sea area or having been there recently.

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