US CENTCOM Destroys Three Houthi One-Way Attack UAVs
Within the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed three uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. The drones were detected over the Southern Red Sea, posing an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region. No injuries or damage were reported by coalition or commercial shipping. This action was taken to protect freedom of navigation and to secure international waters from asymmetric threats.
Date: May 2, 2026
Location: Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: CENTCOM Press Release