US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the downing of 4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS) launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

The American command said that the incident occurred between 2:00 and 2:20 a.m. Sanaa time on March 27.

She added: The drones were targeting an American warship.

The US Central Command was able to engage and destroy the drones.

No casualties or damage to American ships or coalition forces were reported.

 The decision to shoot down the drones was made because they pose an imminent threat to commercial and US Navy ships in the area.

These measures aim to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer for maritime vessels.