Details of the actions of the USS Carney (DDG-64) off the coast of Yemen to repel a missile attack on Israel, apparently launched by Houthi militants, have become known. It is known that the Americans intercepted the attacks within 9 hours.
Officials initially said it was unclear what the missiles were aimed at because they did not want to bring the United States into a state of war with Iran directly. According to these reports, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney intercepted at least 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels within 9 hours.
Missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels were initially reported to have targeted the destroyer USS Carney, which was sailing in the Red Sea. However, as the destroyer’s radar showed, the “targets”, i.e. Houtist missiles and drones were moving along a trajectory parallel to the Saudi coast in the Red Sea and were clearly heading towards Israel.
The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet released several images from the destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64) in the Red Sea showing the launch of RIM-66M surface-to-air missiles to intercept cruise missiles and drones fired by militants earlier this week.” Houthi.”
📸: On Oct. 19, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) took out multiple Houthi missiles & unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea 🌊. Carney is deployed to the @CENTCOM AOR to help ensure maritime security & stability. @SurfaceWarriors @USNavy pic.twitter.com/Kys3Ah1Z4N
— U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet (@US5thFleet) October 21, 2023
On October 19, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) destroyed several Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea. Carney is deployed to the @CENTCOM area of responsibility to ensure maritime security and stability.
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Photos of the USS Carney putting up a wall against Houthi drones and cruise missiles.
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The US Department of Defense has released images of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) intercepting drones and missiles launched by the Houthis over the northern Red Sea. Stern launch complex VLS.
The US Navy destroyer USS Carney, operating in the Middle East, intercepted several missiles off the coast of Yemen on Thursday, two US officials told CNN. One of them said the missiles were fired by Iran-backed Houthi militants who are involved in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
The incident comes amid fears of possible Iranian aggression as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Iran has long supported Hamas.
Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced a major jihadist appeal aimed at supporting the Palestinian Hamas movement in its war with Israel.
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