The statement, released hours after GeneralMichael Erik Kurilla, Commander of US Central Command, visited the aircraftcarrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), emphasized that operations have been carriedout using "detailed and comprehensive intelligence ensuring lethal effectsagainst the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians."
US forces launched fresh strikes yesterdaytargeting Houthi military assets, adding to months of pressure aimed atdegrading the group's ability to threaten international shipping routes.
"The strikes have destroyed multiplecommand-and-control facilities, air defense systems, advanced weaponsmanufacturing facilities, and advanced weapons storage locations," CENTCOMsaid. These facilities housed "advanced conventional weapons, includinganti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, unmanned aerial systems, and uncrewedsurface vessels" used in attacks on international maritime routes, itadded.
According to the statement, attacks by Houthiballistic missiles have dropped by 69%, and strikes by one-way attack droneshave decreased by 55% since the operations intensified.
While the Houthis have continued to launchattacks, CENTCOM noted that the effectiveness and frequency of these operationshave been significantly degraded.
"We will continue to ratchet up thepressure until the objective is met," the statement concluded, reaffirmingthat the goal remains "the restoration of freedom of navigation andAmerican deterrence in the region."
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