U.S. shoots down 2 anti-ship missiles launched by Houthi targeting Maersk vessel

The U.S. shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels, responding to a call by a merchant vessel in the Southern Red Sea.

The Singapore-flagged, Denmark-owned container ship, Maersk Hangzhou, had reported being struck by a missile at 8:30 p.m. Sanaa time, the U.S. Central Command said in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Responding to the ship’s request for assistance, the U.S. shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.

There were no reported injuries, Central Command said.

This marks the 23rd attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19. The U.S. and a number of other nations have formed a maritime task force to respond to the Red Sea attacks.