TAMPA, Fla. – On May 28, between 12:05 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthis launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea. The M/V Laax, a Marshall Island-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier, reported being struck by three missiles but continued its voyage without any reported injuries to U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels.
In a separate incident, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed five uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea, which were also launched from a Houthi-controlled area in Yemen.
These systems were determined to pose an imminent threat to merchant vessels in the region. The actions taken by USCENTCOM are aimed at protecting freedom of navigation and ensuring the safety and security of international waters for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.–News Desk