WASHINGTON - The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed air defense and drone systems of Yemen s Iran-backed Houthi forces in the area of the Red Sea, with no injuries or damage reported to commercial, U.S. and coalition ships. REUTERS
Thursday 18 April 2024
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US military says it destroyed Houthi air defense, drone systems
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