US CENTCOM Conducts Airstrikes on Houthi Facilities in Sanaa, Yemen, Using F/A-18 Hornet Jets on December 21, 2024

Dec 21, 2024, 09:11 PM

On December 21, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision airstrikes targeting missile storage and command-and-control facilities operated by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Sanaa, Yemen. The operation was aimed at disrupting potential attacks on U.S. Navy vessels in the Red Sea. CENTCOM reported that during the strikes, U.S. forces successfully intercepted multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile. The airstrikes involved assets from both the U.S. Air Force and Navy, including F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. This military action underscores ongoing tensions in the region and the U.S. commitment to safeguarding maritime navigation.