US military strikes Yemeni ‘radar sites’ in response to missile attack on navy destroyer

The US military has launched strikes on radar sites in Yemen, the Pentagon announced, according to Reuters. The move comes in response to failed attacks on the US navy destroyer USS Mason. According to the Pentagon’s initial assessments, three “radar sites” in the Houthi rebel-controlled area of Yemen were destroyed in the attack.

“These limited self-defense strikes were conducted to protect our personnel, our ships, and our freedom of navigation in this important maritime passageway,” the statement reads. The US military vowed to respond to “any further threat to our ships and commercial traffic,” according to a statement cited by Reuters. FULL REPORT